Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Saumon rouge

Carassius auratus comparé à Oncorhynchus nerka

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Saumon rouge
Nom scientifique	Carassius auratus	Oncorhynchus nerka
Ordre	Cypriniformes	Salmoniformes
Famille	Cyprinidae	Salmonidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Saumon rouge
Longueur maximale	45,0 cm	84,0 cm
Poids maximum	2,0 kg	7,7 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.	At sea, metallic blue-green back with silvery flanks and no spots; spawning males turn brilliant crimson-red over the entire body with a greenish head; females less vivid with blotchy red-orange hues.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Saumon rouge
Type d'eau	Brackish	Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur	0-20m	0-250m
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 …	North Pacific from California north to Alaska and west to Japan and Kamchatka. Anadromous populations use lake-fed river systems such as the Fraser, Skeena, 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 …	Anadromous; spawns in rivers and streams throughout the Pacific Coast (Alaska to California, Columbia River). Adults spend 2-3 years in the Pacific Ocean at 50-200m …

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Saumon 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)	Saumon rouge
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.

Saumon rouge

Intense, deep-red flesh with a full, robust salmon flavor and high omega-3 content. Excellent grilled, smoked, or canned; its bold flavor stands up to strong seasonings and wood smoke.

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.

Saumon rouge

The sockeye salmon is famous for turning bright red during its upstream spawning migration. Its deep-red flesh is the richest in omega-3 fatty acids of all Pacific salmon species, making it the most valuable commercially.