Angelfish vs Mérou géant de l'Atlantique
Pterophyllum scalare comparé à Epinephelus itajara
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Angelfish | Mérou géant de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterophyllum scalare | Epinephelus itajara |
| Ordre | Cichliformes | Perciformes/Serranoidei |
| Famille | Cichlidae | Epinephelidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Angelfish | Mérou géant de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 15,0 cm | 250,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,03 kg | 363,0 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. | Yellow-brown to olive-green body densely covered with small dark brown spots and irregular blotches; 3–4 faint pale vertical bands on the flanks; juveniles show bolder contrasting yellow and black stripes. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Angelfish | Mérou géant de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | — | 0-100m |
| 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 … | Tropical western Atlantic from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico through the Caribbean Sea to Brazil, and eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California to … |
| 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, coral reefs, estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Angelfish | Mérou géant 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 | Mérou géant de l'Atlantique |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Non | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | — | 9/10 |
| 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.
Mérou géant de l'Atlantique
Firm, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor; harvest is heavily restricted or banned throughout most of its range due to Vulnerable status. Catch-and-release strongly encouraged.
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.
Mérou géant de l'Atlantique
The goliath grouper is the largest grouper in the Atlantic Ocean. This massive reef dweller can swallow prey whole and produces a distinctive booming sound by contracting its swim bladder to ward off intruders.