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Truite de mer vs Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)

Salmo trutta comparé à Carassius auratus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Truite de mer Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Nom scientifique Salmo trutta Carassius auratus
Ordre Salmoniformes Cypriniformes
Famille Salmonidae Cyprinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Truite de mer Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Longueur maximale 140,0 cm 45,0 cm
Poids maximum 20,0 kg 2,0 kg
Couleur Golden-brown to amber flanks scattered with large black and orange-red spots, each often encircled by a pale halo; belly golden-yellow; adipose fin is orange-tinged; sea-run form is silvery. 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 Truite de mer Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Type d'eau Freshwater & Saltwater Brackish
Plage de profondeur 0-28m 0-20m
Aire de répartition Native to Europe and western Asia from Iceland and the British Isles east through Scandinavia, the Alps, and the Caucasus. Anadromous sea trout migrate between … 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 Rivers, streams, and lakes across Europe, western Asia, and North Africa; widely introduced. Inhabits clear, cold to temperate rivers (8-18°C) over gravel and rock. Anadromous … 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 Truite 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 Truite de mer Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité 6/10
Record du monde
Teneur en mercure

Cuisine & Edibility

Truite de mer

Firm, flavorful flesh ranging from cream to pink; moderately fatty with a richer taste than rainbow trout. Excellent pan-fried, baked, or smoked; highly regarded as a European table fish.

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

Truite de mer

The brown trout is native to European rivers and has been introduced worldwide. Renowned for its wariness and intelligence, it is the ultimate quarry for fly fishers. Larger specimens become nocturnal, feeding primarily on smaller fish.

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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