Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Electric Eel
Carassius auratus comparé à Electrophorus electricus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Electric Eel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Carassius auratus | Electrophorus electricus |
| Ordre | Cypriniformes | Gymnotiformes |
| Famille | Cyprinidae | Gymnotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Electric Eel |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 45,0 cm | 250,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 2,0 kg | 20,0 kg |
| Couleur | 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. | Dark olive-gray to grayish-brown cylinder-shaped body with a pale yellowish-orange throat and chin; back uniformly dark; scaleless skin has a smooth appearance; long ribbon-like anal fin is pinkish. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Electric Eel |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Brackish | Freshwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-20m | — |
| Aire de répartition | 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 … | Native to the Orinoco and Amazon river basins in Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil. Inhabits murky, oxygen-depleted floodplain pools, swamps, and slow-moving streams in lowland … |
| Habitat | 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 … | Estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Electric Eel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Electric Eel |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Non |
| Cote de combativité | — | — |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
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.
Electric Eel
Not consumed — an ornamental and scientific novelty species kept in specialized aquarium exhibits; edible in principle but extremely dangerous to handle due to powerful electric discharge.
Species Overview
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.
Electric Eel
Despite its name, the electric eel is not a true eel but a knifefish. It can generate electrical discharges of up to 860 volts to stun prey and defend itself. About 80% of its body is dedicated to three electric organs.
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