Flétan de l'Atlantique vs Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Hippoglossus hippoglossus comparé à Carassius auratus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Flétan de l'Atlantique | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hippoglossus hippoglossus | Carassius auratus |
| Ordre | Pleuronectiformes | Cypriniformes |
| Famille | Pleuronectidae | Cyprinidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Flétan de l'Atlantique | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 470,0 cm | 45,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 320,0 kg | 2,0 kg |
| Couleur | Eyed side is olive-brown to dark greenish-brown with mottled paler blotches providing camouflage; blind underside is pure white; lateral line distinctly arched over the pectoral fin. | 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 | Flétan de l'Atlantique | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Saltwater | Brackish |
| Plage de profondeur | 50-2000m | 0-20m |
| Aire de répartition | North Atlantic from Labrador and Greenland east to Iceland, Norway, the Barents Sea, and the British Isles. Found on sandy and gravel bottoms at depths … | 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 | 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 | Flétan 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 | Flétan de l'Atlantique | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | 7/10 | — |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Flétan de l'Atlantique
Firm, meaty white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Endangered status — sustainable sourcing essential; superb pan-seared, poached in butter, or roasted with aromatics.
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
Flétan de l'Atlantique
The Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish in the world, capable of exceeding 300 kg. Both eyes are on the right side of its body. It is a slow-growing, long-lived species that has suffered severe overfishing.
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.