Pirarucu vs Acoupa pintade
Arapaima gigas comparé à Cynoscion nebulosus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Pirarucu | Acoupa pintade |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Arapaima gigas | Cynoscion nebulosus |
| Ordre | Osteoglossiformes | Perciformes |
| Famille | Arapaimidae | Sciaenidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Pirarucu | Acoupa pintade |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 450,0 cm | 100,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 200,0 kg | 7,9 kg |
| Couleur | Dark olive-gray to grayish-black back with large scales that become vivid red-orange with black borders on the posterior flanks; belly pale cream; caudal fin reddish and rounded. | Silver-gray body with a greenish iridescent back; scattered round black spots on the upper flanks, back, and dorsal and caudal fins; belly silver-white; fins yellowish to pale; two prominent canine teeth. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Pirarucu | Acoupa pintade |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | — | 10-?m |
| Aire de répartition | Restricted to the Amazon River basin in Brazil, Peru, Guyana, and Bolivia. Inhabits flooded várzea lakes, oxbows, and large river channels; surfaces frequently to breathe … | Western North Atlantic from New York south along the US Atlantic coast through the Gulf of Mexico to the Yucatán. Resident in estuaries, seagrass beds, … |
| Habitat | Floodplain lakes (várzea) and large river channels of the Amazon basin. Slow-moving, shallow, warm freshwater (26-30°C). An obligate air-breather; rises to surface to gulp air. … | Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Pirarucu | Acoupa pintade |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Pirarucu
Large, firm white fillets with a mild, clean flavor and low fat; historically a staple protein in Amazonian communities. Often salted and dried; sustainable harvest is tightly regulated.
Acoupa pintade
Soft, delicate white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor; low fat and best eaten fresh. A Gulf Coast favorite — excellent pan-fried, baked with Cajun spices, or used in fish tacos.
Species Overview
Pirarucu
The arapaima is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 4.5 meters. An obligate air-breather, it must surface every 10-20 minutes to gulp air. Its tongue is bony and used to crush prey against the roof of its mouth.
Acoupa pintade
The spotted seatrout, despite its name, is a member of the drum family, not the trout family. It inhabits grass flats and estuaries along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Males produce a distinctive drumming sound to attract females.