Brochet de mer vs Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)

Lates calcarifer comparé à Carassius auratus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Brochet de mer	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Nom scientifique	Lates calcarifer	Carassius auratus
Ordre	Perciformes	Cypriniformes
Famille	Latidae	Cyprinidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Brochet de mer	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Longueur maximale	200,0 cm	45,0 cm
Poids maximum	60,0 kg	2,0 kg
Couleur	Silver-grey to greenish-bronze flanks with a golden sheen under light; juveniles show a faint pale lateral stripe; operculum has a prominent dark margin and a small spine; fins clear to grayish.	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	Brochet de mer	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Type d'eau	Freshwater & Saltwater	Brackish
Plage de profondeur	10-40m	0-20m
Aire de répartition	Indo-West Pacific from the Persian Gulf and Indian subcontinent east to China, Japan, and Australia. Catadromous; spawns in coastal marine waters and juveniles ascend rivers …	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, coral reefs, estuaries	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	Brochet de mer	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	Brochet de mer	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Oui
Cote de combativité	8/10	—
Record du monde	—	—
Teneur en mercure	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Brochet de mer

Buttery, sweet flesh with large flakes, medium fat, and a clean finish. Revered across Asian and Australian cuisines; superb pan-fried, steamed with ginger, or baked whole.

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

Brochet de mer

The barramundi is a large, catadromous predator native to the Indo-West Pacific. It is a protandrous hermaphrodite, beginning life as male and transitioning to female after several years. Highly prized in both sport fishing and aquaculture.

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.