Morue de l'Atlantique vs Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)

Gadus morhua comparé à Carassius auratus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Morue de l'Atlantique	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Nom scientifique	Gadus morhua	Carassius auratus
Ordre	Gadiformes	Cypriniformes
Famille	Gadidae	Cyprinidae
Conservation Status	Vulnerable	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Morue de l'Atlantique	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Longueur maximale	200,0 cm	45,0 cm
Poids maximum	96,0 kg	2,0 kg
Couleur	Brown to olive-green or grayish back densely speckled with small pale spots; pale lateral line clearly visible; belly white to cream; three distinct dorsal fins and two anal fins are yellowish-tan.	Brilliant orange to deep golden-yellow body with a metallic sheen across all scales; domesticated forms range from white, yellow, and red to black and calico bicolor combinations.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Morue de l'Atlantique	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Type d'eau	Saltwater	Brackish
Plage de profondeur	0-600m	0-20m
Aire de répartition	North Atlantic from the Labrador Sea and Grand Banks of Newfoundland east to Iceland, Norway, and the Barents Sea. Historically abundant on the Georges and …	Originates from rivers and lakes of eastern China and possibly Korea; domesticated for over 1,000 years. Wild relatives inhabit slow rivers, ponds, and slightly brackish …
Habitat	Neritic, estuaries	Ponds, lakes, slow rivers across East Asia; introduced worldwide. Tolerates wide temperature range (10-30°C) and turbid water. Prefers shallow, vegetated areas with soft substrates. Domestic …

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Morue de l'Atlantique	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Taille minimale de l'aquarium	—	150 L
Température	—	10-24
Plage de pH	—	6.0-8.0
Niveau d'entretien	—	Easy
Tempérament	—	Peaceful

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut	Morue de l'Atlantique	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Oui
Cote de combativité	—	—
Record du monde	—	—
Teneur en mercure	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Morue de l'Atlantique

Iconic mild white flesh, low fat, and a flaky texture; the backbone of fish-and-chips and salt cod traditions worldwide. Currently Vulnerable; sustainable sourcing is strongly recommended.

Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)

Not consumed — a classic ornamental aquarium and pond fish; its vivid color and hardy nature make it one of the world's most popular decorative species.

Species Overview

Morue de l'Atlantique

The Atlantic cod is one of the most historically important commercial fish species. Its mild, flaky white flesh has been a staple food in Europe for centuries. Overfishing caused the collapse of the Grand Banks fishery in 1992.

Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)

The goldfish was one of the first fish to be domesticated, with selective breeding in China dating back over 1,000 years. Despite common misconceptions, goldfish can live 10-15 years with proper care and require far more space than a small bowl.