Guppy vs Perca atruchada

Poecilia reticulata comparado con Micropterus salmoides

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Guppy	Perca atruchada
Nombre Científico	Poecilia reticulata	Micropterus salmoides
Orden	Cyprinodontiformes	Centrarchiformes
Familia	Poeciliidae	Centrarchidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Guppy	Perca atruchada
Longitud Máxima	6,0 cm	97,0 cm
Peso Máximo	0,002 kg	10,1 kg
Color	Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored.	Olive-green to dark green back fading to pale yellowish-white belly, with a bold dark lateral band of mottled blotches running from gill to tail.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo	Guppy	Perca atruchada
Tipo de Agua	Brackish	Freshwater
Rango de Profundidad	—	0-6m
Distribución Geográfica	Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every …	Native to eastern North America from the Great Lakes south through the Mississippi River basin to the Gulf states and Florida. Introduced widely across Europe, …
Hábitat	Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide.	Estuaries

Aquarium Suitability

Atributo	Guppy	Perca atruchada
Tamaño Mínimo del Acuario	38 L	—
Temperatura	22-28	—
Rango de pH	6.8-7.8	—
Nivel de Cuidado	Easy	—
Temperamento	Peaceful	—

Información de Pesca

Atributo	Guppy	Perca atruchada
Pez de Pesca Deportiva	No	Sí
Clasificación de Pelea	—	7/10
Récord Mundial	—	—
Nivel de Mercurio	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Guppy

Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.

Perca atruchada

Firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat content. Popular pan-fried, baked, or grilled; widely regarded as one of North America's finest freshwater table fish.

Species Overview

Guppy

The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.

Perca atruchada

The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in North America. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful runs, it inhabits warm lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers with abundant cover.