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Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Truite arc-en-ciel

Carassius auratus comparé à Oncorhynchus mykiss

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Truite arc-en-ciel
Nom scientifique Carassius auratus Oncorhynchus mykiss
Ordre Cypriniformes Salmoniformes
Famille Cyprinidae Salmonidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Truite arc-en-ciel
Longueur maximale 45,0 cm 120,0 cm
Poids maximum 2,0 kg 25,4 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. Steel-blue to olive-green back with a vivid iridescent pink-to-crimson lateral stripe, flanks densely speckled with small black spots across body and fins.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Truite arc-en-ciel
Type d'eau Brackish Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur 0-20m 0-200m
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 cold rivers and coastal waters of western North America from Alaska to northern Mexico. Anadromous steelhead run migrate between Pacific coastal rivers and …
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 … Native to cool, clear rivers and streams of western North America; introduced worldwide. Prefers cold, oxygen-rich water (10-18°C) over gravel and cobble at 0-500m elevation. …

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Truite arc-en-ciel
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) Truite arc-en-ciel
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité — 6/10
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.

Truite arc-en-ciel

Delicate, mildly sweet flesh ranging from white to pink; low to moderate fat. Excellent pan-fried with butter, baked, or smoked; a top-tier freshwater table fish.

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.

Truite arc-en-ciel

The rainbow trout is native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America. Widely introduced worldwide, it is prized by anglers for its acrobatic leaps and beautiful coloration.

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