Perca atruchada vs Pez espada

Micropterus salmoides comparado con Xiphias gladius

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Perca atruchada	Pez espada
Nombre Científico	Micropterus salmoides	Xiphias gladius
Orden	Centrarchiformes	Istiophoriformes
Familia	Centrarchidae	Xiphiidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Perca atruchada	Pez espada
Longitud Máxima	97,0 cm	455,0 cm
Peso Máximo	10,1 kg	650,0 kg
Color	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.	Dark brown to blackish-purple back contrasting sharply with a pale cream-white belly; sides are dull bronze-brown; large crescent-shaped tail fin is dark; skin scaleless and leathery.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo	Perca atruchada	Pez espada
Tipo de Agua	Freshwater	Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad	0-6m	0-2878m
Distribución Geográfica	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, …	Cosmopolitan in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, including the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Makes deep vertical migrations between surface feeding and depths …
Hábitat	Estuaries	Oceanic and neritic zones worldwide in temperate and tropical seas; surface to 650m. Highly migratory, following prey into cold, productive upwelling zones. Rarely found near …

Información de Pesca

Atributo	Perca atruchada	Pez espada
Pez de Pesca Deportiva	Sí	Sí
Clasificación de Pelea	7/10	9/10
Récord Mundial	—	—
Nivel de Mercurio	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

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.

Pez espada

Dense, meaty flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; moderate fat and steak-like texture. Ideal for grilling, broiling, or searing; pairs well with lemon-herb or citrus salsas.

Species Overview

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.

Pez espada

The swordfish is a highly migratory pelagic predator recognized by its long, flat, pointed bill. It can dive to depths exceeding 2,800 meters and possesses a specialized organ that heats its eyes and brain for improved vision in cold, deep water.