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Morue de l'Atlantique vs Coryphène commune

Gadus morhua comparé à Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Morue de l'Atlantique Coryphène commune
Nom scientifique Gadus morhua Coryphaena hippurus
Ordre Gadiformes Carangiformes
Famille Gadidae Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Morue de l'Atlantique Coryphène commune
Longueur maximale 200,0 cm 210,0 cm
Poids maximum 96,0 kg 40,0 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. Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut Morue de l'Atlantique Coryphène commune
Type d'eau Saltwater Saltwater
Plage de profondeur 0-600m 0-85m
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 … Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline …
Habitat Neritic, estuaries Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut Morue de l'Atlantique Coryphène commune
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité — 7/10
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.

Coryphène commune

Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.

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.

Coryphène commune

The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.

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