https://cdn.fishfyi.com/og/fr/compare/atlantic-cod-vs-greater-amberjack.png

Morue de l'Atlantique vs Sériole couronnée

Gadus morhua comparé à Seriola dumerili

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Morue de l'Atlantique Sériole couronnée
Nom scientifique Gadus morhua Seriola dumerili
Ordre Gadiformes Carangiformes
Famille Gadidae Carangidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Morue de l'Atlantique Sériole couronnée
Longueur maximale 200,0 cm 200,0 cm
Poids maximum 96,0 kg 80,6 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. 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 Morue de l'Atlantique Sériole couronnée
Type d'eau Saltwater Saltwater
Plage de profondeur 0-600m 1-385m
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 … 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 Neritic, estuaries Pelagic, coral reefs

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut Morue de l'Atlantique Sériole couronnée
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité — 9/10
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.

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

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.

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.

Related Comparisons