Cherry Barb vs Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Puntius titteya comparé à Carassius auratus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Cherry Barb | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Puntius titteya | Carassius auratus |
| Ordre | Cypriniformes | Cypriniformes |
| Famille | Cyprinidae | Cyprinidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Cherry Barb | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 5,0 cm | 45,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,002 kg | 2,0 kg |
| Couleur | Males are vivid cherry-red over the entire body with a dark mid-lateral stripe from snout to tail; females are pale golden-olive with the same dark stripe; fins reddish to clear. | 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 | Cherry Barb | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Brackish |
| Plage de profondeur | — | 0-20m |
| Aire de répartition | Endemic to the Kelani River basin in southwestern Sri Lanka. Restricted to shaded, slow-flowing forest streams and small tributaries with dense riparian vegetation; population has … | 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 | Clear, fast-flowing streams of Sri Lanka and southwestern India. Shallow, oxygen-rich, cool mountain streams (22-26°C) over gravel substrates. Dense riparian vegetation provides cover. | 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 | Cherry Barb | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | 60 L | 150 L |
| Température | 23-27 | 10-24 |
| Plage de pH | 6.0-8.0 | 6.0-8.0 |
| Niveau d'entretien | Easy | Easy |
| Tempérament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Cherry Barb | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Non | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | — | — |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Cherry Barb
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium fish listed as Vulnerable in the wild; kept for its cherry-red coloration and peaceful schooling nature.
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
Cherry Barb
The cherry barb is a small, colorful fish native to Sri Lanka's shaded forest streams. Males develop an intense cherry-red coloration during breeding. Listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and over-collection for the aquarium trade.
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.