Angelfish vs Flétan de l'Atlantique
Pterophyllum scalare comparé à Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Angelfish | Flétan de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterophyllum scalare | Hippoglossus hippoglossus |
| Ordre | Cichliformes | Pleuronectiformes |
| Famille | Cichlidae | Pleuronectidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Angelfish | Flétan de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 15,0 cm | 470,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,03 kg | 320,0 kg |
| Couleur | Silver to pale gold body with four bold black vertical bars including one through the eye; tall triangular dorsal and ventral fins are translucent silver; domesticated forms include gold, black, and marbled variants. | Eyed side is olive-brown to dark greenish-brown with mottled paler blotches providing camouflage; blind underside is pure white; lateral line distinctly arched over the pectoral fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Angelfish | Flétan de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | — | 50-2000m |
| Aire de répartition | Native to the Amazon River basin and associated river systems in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits densely vegetated floodplain swamps, flooded igapó forests, and slow … | North Atlantic from Labrador and Greenland east to Iceland, Norway, the Barents Sea, and the British Isles. Found on sandy and gravel bottoms at depths … |
| Habitat | Slow-moving rivers and flooded forests of the Amazon basin, particularly white-water and clear-water rivers. Warm water (24-30°C); inhabits areas with submerged vegetation and driftwood. | Neritic |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Angelfish | Flétan de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | 190 L | — |
| Température | 24-28 | — |
| Plage de pH | 6.0-7.5 | — |
| Niveau d'entretien | Moderate | — |
| Tempérament | Semi-Aggressive | — |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Angelfish | Flétan de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Non | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | — | 7/10 |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Angelfish
Not consumed — a graceful ornamental cichlid valued for its triangular body shape and striking vertical banding; widely kept in freshwater community tanks.
Flétan de l'Atlantique
Firm, meaty white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Endangered status — sustainable sourcing essential; superb pan-seared, poached in butter, or roasted with aromatics.
Species Overview
Angelfish
The freshwater angelfish is a majestic cichlid with a laterally compressed body and long, flowing dorsal and anal fins. Native to the Amazon basin, it has been selectively bred into numerous color varieties including marble, koi, and platinum.
Flétan de l'Atlantique
The Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish in the world, capable of exceeding 300 kg. Both eyes are on the right side of its body. It is a slow-growing, long-lived species that has suffered severe overfishing.