Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Guppy

Carassius auratus comparé à Poecilia reticulata

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Guppy
Nom scientifique	Carassius auratus	Poecilia reticulata
Ordre	Cypriniformes	Cyprinodontiformes
Famille	Cyprinidae	Poeciliidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Guppy
Longueur maximale	45,0 cm	6,0 cm
Poids maximum	2,0 kg	0,002 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.	Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Guppy
Type d'eau	Brackish	Brackish
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 freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every …
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 …	Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide.

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Guppy
Taille minimale de l'aquarium	150 L	38 L
Température	10-24	22-28
Plage de pH	6.0-8.0	6.8-7.8
Niveau d'entretien	Easy	Easy
Tempérament	Peaceful	Peaceful

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Guppy
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.

Guppy

Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.

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.

Guppy

The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.