Angelfish vs Sériole couronnée
Pterophyllum scalare comparé à Seriola dumerili
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Angelfish | Sériole couronnée |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterophyllum scalare | Seriola dumerili |
| Ordre | Cichliformes | Carangiformes |
| Famille | Cichlidae | Carangidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Angelfish | Sériole couronnée |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 15,0 cm | 200,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,03 kg | 80,6 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. | Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Angelfish | Sériole couronnée |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | — | 1-385m |
| 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 … | Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil … |
| 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. | Pelagic, coral reefs |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Angelfish | Sériole couronnée |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sériole couronnée |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sériole couronnée
Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.
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.
Sériole couronnée
The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.