Clownfish vs Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Amphiprion ocellaris comparé à Carassius auratus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Clownfish | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amphiprion ocellaris | Carassius auratus |
| Ordre | Perciformes | Cypriniformes |
| Famille | Pomacentridae | Cyprinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Clownfish | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 11,0 cm | 45,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,01 kg | 2,0 kg |
| Couleur | Vivid orange body with three bold white bands edged in black: one behind the head, one mid-body, and one at the tail base; all fins are orange with black margins and white stripe edges. | 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 | Clownfish | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Saltwater | Brackish |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-15m | 0-20m |
| Aire de répartition | Eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific from the Andaman Sea and Thailand south to northwest Australia and east to the Philippines and Japan. Lives exclusively … | 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 | Neritic, coral reefs | 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 | Clownfish | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | 75 L | 150 L |
| Température | 24-27 | 10-24 |
| Plage de pH | 8.0-8.4 | 6.0-8.0 |
| Niveau d'entretien | Easy | Easy |
| Tempérament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Clownfish | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Non | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | — | — |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Clownfish
Not consumed — iconic ornamental marine species famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones; a staple of reef aquariums worldwide.
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
Clownfish
The ocellaris clownfish is a protandrous sequential hermaphrodite that lives in a mutualistic relationship with sea anemones. Its mucus coating protects it from anemone stings. All individuals are born male and the dominant fish transitions to female.
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.