Saumon de l'Atlantique vs Discus
Salmo salar comparé à Symphysodon discus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Saumon de l'Atlantique | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Salmo salar | Symphysodon discus |
| Ordre | Salmoniformes | Cichliformes |
| Famille | Salmonidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Saumon de l'Atlantique | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 150,0 cm | 20,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 46,8 kg | 0,25 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. | Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant turquoise-blue wavy horizontal lines over a reddish-brown to orange-brown base; fins edged in vivid blue with red striping; wild forms show 9 dark vertical bars. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Saumon de l'Atlantique | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater & Saltwater | Freshwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-210m | — |
| 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, … | Restricted to the central Amazon River basin in Brazil, particularly around the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Prefers warm, soft, highly acidic … |
| Habitat | Neritic | Warm, blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin, particularly the Rio Negro and tributaries. Prefers soft, acidic water (pH 4.5-6.5, 26-31°C) with driftwood and minimal current. … |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Saumon de l'Atlantique | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | — | 250 L |
| Température | — | 26-30 |
| Plage de pH | — | 5.0-7.0 |
| Niveau d'entretien | — | Difficult |
| Tempérament | — | Peaceful |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Saumon de l'Atlantique | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Non |
| 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.
Discus
Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.
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.
Discus
The discus is often called the 'King of the Aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and stunning color patterns. Native to the Amazon floodplains, it requires warm, soft, acidic water and feeds its fry with a mucus secretion from its skin.