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Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Coryphène commune

Carassius auratus comparé à Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Coryphène commune
Nom scientifique Carassius auratus Coryphaena hippurus
Ordre Cypriniformes Carangiformes
Famille Cyprinidae Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Coryphène commune
Longueur maximale 45,0 cm 210,0 cm
Poids maximum 2,0 kg 40,0 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. Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Coryphène commune
Type d'eau Brackish Saltwater
Plage de profondeur 0-20m 0-85m
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 … Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline …
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 … Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Coryphène commune
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) Coryphène commune
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité 7/10
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.

Coryphène commune

Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.

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.

Coryphène commune

The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.

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