Cherry Barb vs Vivaneau campèche
Puntius titteya comparé à Lutjanus campechanus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Cherry Barb | Vivaneau campèche |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Puntius titteya | Lutjanus campechanus |
| Ordre | Cypriniformes | Perciformes |
| Famille | Cyprinidae | Lutjanidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Cherry Barb | Vivaneau campèche |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 5,0 cm | 100,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,002 kg | 22,8 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. | Uniform rosy-red to brick-red over the entire body and fins; belly slightly paler pink-red; juveniles may show a dark spot at the lateral line below the anterior dorsal fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Cherry Barb | Vivaneau campèche |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | — | 10-190m |
| 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 … | Western North Atlantic from North Carolina to Yucatan, concentrated in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Associates with rocky reefs, artificial structures, and hard-bottom habitat … |
| 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. | Neritic, coral reefs |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Cherry Barb | Vivaneau campèche |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | 60 L | — |
| Température | 23-27 | — |
| Plage de pH | 6.0-8.0 | — |
| Niveau d'entretien | Easy | — |
| Tempérament | Peaceful | — |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Cherry Barb | Vivaneau campèche |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Non | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | — | 6/10 |
| 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.
Vivaneau campèche
Moist, sweet white flesh with a nutty undertone and firm texture. Prized for whole roasting, pan-searing, and ceviche; a cornerstone of Gulf Coast and Caribbean cuisines.
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.
Vivaneau campèche
The red snapper is one of the most commercially valuable reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. With its distinctive rose-red body and pointed anal fin, it inhabits rocky reefs and artificial structures at depths of 10-190 meters.