Flétan de l'Atlantique vs Crossie blanc
Hippoglossus hippoglossus comparé à Centropomus undecimalis
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Flétan de l'Atlantique | Crossie blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hippoglossus hippoglossus | Centropomus undecimalis |
| Ordre | Pleuronectiformes | Carangaria/misc |
| Famille | Pleuronectidae | Centropomidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Flétan de l'Atlantique | Crossie blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 470,0 cm | 140,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 320,0 kg | 24,3 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. | Pale golden-olive to grayish-brown back with silvery flanks; a bold black lateral stripe runs from the operculum to the tail; belly pale yellow-white; fins are yellowish with a dusky posterior dorsal fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Flétan de l'Atlantique | Crossie blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Saltwater | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 50-2000m | ?-22m |
| 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 … | Western Atlantic from South Carolina south through the Gulf of Mexico, entire Caribbean, and along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Central America to Brazil. … |
| Habitat | Neritic | Neritic, estuaries |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Flétan de l'Atlantique | Crossie blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| 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.
Crossie blanc
Sweet, firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat and large flakes. Highly regarded as table fare in Florida and the Caribbean; excellent grilled, blackened, or pan-seared.
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.
Crossie blanc
The common snook is a prized inshore game fish found in tropical western Atlantic waters. It is highly sensitive to cold water and cannot survive temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius. Its lateral line is distinctive — a bold black stripe.