Saumon royal vs Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha comparé à Carassius auratus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Saumon royal | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha | Carassius auratus |
| Ordre | Salmoniformes | Cypriniformes |
| Famille | Salmonidae | Cyprinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Saumon royal | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 150,0 cm | 45,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 61,4 kg | 2,0 kg |
| Couleur | Ocean phase is deep blue-green back with silvery flanks and white belly; irregular black spots on the back, dorsal fin, and both lobes of the tail; spawning adults turn dark red to olive-brown. | 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 | Saumon royal | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater & Saltwater | Brackish |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-375m | 0-20m |
| Aire de répartition | Pacific Rim from California and Oregon north through Alaska and the Aleutian Islands to the Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan, and Korea. Anadromous runs use major river … | 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 | Anadromous; spawns in cold, clear rivers of the Pacific Coast (Alaska to California). Adults spend 1-5 years in the Pacific Ocean before returning to natal … | 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 | Saumon royal | 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 | Saumon royal | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | 8/10 | — |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Saumon royal
The largest Pacific salmon; exceptionally rich, fatty flesh with deep orange-red color and a full, buttery flavor. Superb grilled, smoked, or cured; the benchmark of Pacific salmon quality.
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
Saumon royal
The chinook salmon, also known as king salmon, is the largest of the Pacific salmon species. It undertakes epic migrations from the ocean to its natal river to spawn once before dying, providing nutrients to the entire watershed ecosystem.
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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