Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Brochet du Nord

Carassius auratus comparé à Esox lucius

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Brochet du Nord
Nom scientifique	Carassius auratus	Esox lucius
Ordre	Cypriniformes	Esociformes
Famille	Cyprinidae	Esocidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Brochet du Nord
Longueur maximale	45,0 cm	150,0 cm
Poids maximum	2,0 kg	28,4 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-green to brown body covered with irregular cream or yellow bean-shaped spots arranged in oblique rows; pale yellow-white belly; fins mottled with dark blotches.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Brochet du Nord
Type d'eau	Brackish	Brackish
Plage de profondeur	0-20m	0-30m
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 …	Circumpolar distribution across North America, Europe, and northern Asia. Found in the Great Lakes, major Eurasian river systems, and occasionally Baltic Sea brackish bays. Tolerates …
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)	Brochet du Nord
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)	Brochet du Nord
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Oui
Cote de combativité	—	8/10
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.

Brochet du Nord

Lean white flesh with a mild, slightly earthy flavor; notable for Y-shaped pin bones that require careful filleting. Excellent in fish cakes, fried, or baked with herbs.

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.

Brochet du Nord

The northern pike is an apex predator of freshwater lakes and rivers across the Northern Hemisphere. With its elongated body, duck-bill snout, and razor-sharp teeth, it ambushes prey with explosive bursts of speed.