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

Salmo salar comparé à Carassius auratus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Saumon de l'Atlantique Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Nom scientifique Salmo salar Carassius auratus
Ordre Salmoniformes Cypriniformes
Famille Salmonidae Cyprinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Saumon de l'Atlantique Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Longueur maximale 150,0 cm 45,0 cm
Poids maximum 46,8 kg 2,0 kg
Couleur Silvery flanks with a blue-green back; sea-run fish are nearly spotless with a few scattered X-shaped dark spots above the lateral line and pinkish-red tones at spawning. 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 Saumon de l'Atlantique Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Type d'eau Freshwater & Saltwater Brackish
Plage de profondeur 0-210m 0-20m
Aire de répartition North Atlantic Ocean from northeastern North America to western Europe, including rivers of Canada, Norway, Iceland, and the British Isles. Anadromous populations spawn in cold, … 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 Saumon 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 Saumon de l'Atlantique Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité 8/10 —
Record du monde — —
Teneur en mercure — —

Cuisine & Edibility

Saumon de l'Atlantique

Rich, buttery flesh with high omega-3 fat content and a distinctly full flavor. Versatile in the kitchen — superb grilled, poached, smoked, or served raw as sashimi.

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

Saumon de l'Atlantique

The Atlantic salmon is an anadromous species that migrates from the ocean to freshwater rivers to spawn. Renowned among fly fishers, it is also one of the most important farmed fish species globally.

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.

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