Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Smallmouth Bass
Carassius auratus comparé à Micropterus dolomieu
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Carassius auratus | Micropterus dolomieu |
| Ordre | Cypriniformes | Centrarchiformes |
| Famille | Cyprinidae | Centrarchidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 45,0 cm | 69,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 2,0 kg | 5,4 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. | Bronze-green to golden-brown body with 13–15 irregular dark brown vertical bars or blotches on the flanks; red-orange eyes; belly pale cream; dark brown radiating lines from eye to snout. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Brackish | Freshwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-20m | 1-7m |
| 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 the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes drainage south through the Ohio River system and upper Mississippi basin. Prefers clear, cool, rocky streams … |
| 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 … | Clear, cool rivers and streams of eastern North America from the Great Lakes to Tennessee. Prefers rocky and gravelly substrate in moderate to fast current. … |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Smallmouth Bass
Clean, white, mildly flavored flesh with low fat; considered slightly firmer and more flavorful than largemouth bass. Excellent pan-fried or baked; a respected table fish in the Great Lakes region.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
The smallmouth bass is widely considered the best-fighting freshwater fish pound-for-pound. Found in clear, rocky streams and lakes, it is more athletic and acrobatic than its larger cousin, the largemouth bass.
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