Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Tarpon argenté

Carassius auratus comparé à Megalops atlanticus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Tarpon argenté
Nom scientifique	Carassius auratus	Megalops atlanticus
Ordre	Cypriniformes	Elopomorpha
Famille	Cyprinidae	Megalopidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Vulnerable

Physical Traits

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Tarpon argenté
Longueur maximale	45,0 cm	250,0 cm
Poids maximum	2,0 kg	161,0 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.	Brilliant chrome-silver flanks with large, plate-like reflective scales producing a mirror-like sheen; back is dark blue-green; fins clear to dusky with elongated dorsal ray.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Tarpon argenté
Type d'eau	Brackish	Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur	0-20m	0-40m
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 and eastern Atlantic from Virginia south through the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and along the South American coast to Brazil; also West Africa. …
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 …	Coral reefs, estuaries

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Tarpon argenté
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)	Tarpon argenté
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Oui
Cote de combativité	—	10/10
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.

Tarpon argenté

Bony flesh with a strong, somewhat coarse texture; rarely eaten in modern sport fishing. Primarily catch-and-release; not commonly consumed due to bones and Vulnerable status.

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.

Tarpon argenté

The tarpon is often called the 'Silver King' for its large mirror-like scales and acrobatic leaps. This ancient species has existed for over 100 million years and can breathe air using a modified swim bladder.