Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Tambour rouge
Carassius auratus comparé à Sciaenops ocellatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Carassius auratus | Sciaenops ocellatus |
| Ordre | Cypriniformes | Perciformes |
| Famille | Cyprinidae | Sciaenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 45,0 cm | 155,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 2,0 kg | 45,0 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. | Coppery-bronze to reddish-orange flanks with a characteristic black eyespot at the upper tail base; back is darker bronze-olive; belly pale to silvery; fins match body tone with dusky margins. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Brackish | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-20m | 10-?m |
| 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 … | Western North Atlantic from Massachusetts south through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Adults favor open nearshore reefs and coastal surf zones while juveniles inhabit … |
| 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) | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Tambour rouge
Firm, white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and moderate fat; smaller fish (under 27 inches) are the best table size. Famous as 'blackened redfish' — a Louisiana Cajun culinary classic.
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.
Tambour rouge
The red drum, or redfish, is an iconic inshore game fish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Identified by the distinctive black spot at the base of its tail, it feeds by tipping head-down in shallow water, exposing its copper-colored tail.