Truite de mer vs Discus
Salmo trutta comparé à Symphysodon discus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Truite de mer | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Salmo trutta | Symphysodon discus |
| Ordre | Salmoniformes | Cichliformes |
| Famille | Salmonidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Truite de mer | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 140,0 cm | 20,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 20,0 kg | 0,25 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. | 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 | Truite de mer | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater & Saltwater | Freshwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-28m | — |
| 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 … | 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 | 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 … | 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 | Truite de mer | 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 | Truite de mer | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Non |
| 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.
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
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.
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.
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