Angelfish vs Poisson tête de serpent
Pterophyllum scalare comparé à Channa argus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Angelfish | Poisson tête de serpent |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterophyllum scalare | Channa argus |
| Ordre | Cichliformes | Anabantiformes |
| Famille | Cichlidae | Channidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Angelfish | Poisson tête de serpent |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 15,0 cm | 150,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,03 kg | 8,0 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. | Tawny-brown to pale golden-brown body with irregular dark brown to black blotches and saddles creating a cryptic camouflage pattern; belly is pale cream; long dorsal fin is mottled dark brown. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Angelfish | Poisson tête de serpent |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| Plage de profondeur | — | — |
| 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 … | Native to river basins of China, Korea, and far-eastern Russia including the Amur River system. Introduced and now invasive in parts of the eastern United … |
| 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. | Rivers, lakes, and ponds of East Asia (China, Korea, Russia); invasive in North America. Tolerates oxygen-poor water (15-30°C); can breathe air. Inhabits densely vegetated shallows … |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Angelfish | Poisson tête de serpent |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Poisson tête de serpent |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Poisson tête de serpent
Firm, white flesh with a mild flavor and low fat; valued in Asian cuisines, especially in soups and steamed preparations. An invasive species in North America where removal is 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.
Poisson tête de serpent
The northern snakehead is an aggressive freshwater predator native to East Asia. It can breathe air and survive out of water for several days. Considered a destructive invasive species in North America, it provides exciting catch opportunities.