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Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Silure glane

Carassius auratus comparé à Silurus glanis

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Silure glane
Nom scientifique Carassius auratus Silurus glanis
Ordre Cypriniformes Siluriformes
Famille Cyprinidae Siluridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Silure glane
Longueur maximale 45,0 cm 500,0 cm
Poids maximum 2,0 kg 300,0 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. Dark olive-green to slate-gray back with irregular mottled marbling of darker blotches; flanks grade to olive-yellow; scaleless smooth skin; belly pale cream to yellowish-white; head broad and flat.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Silure glane
Type d'eau Brackish Brackish
Plage de profondeur 0-20m 0-30m
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 large river systems and lakes of central and eastern Europe from the Rhine basin east to the Caspian and Aral sea drainages. Introduced …
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 … Large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across Europe and Asia (Volga, Danube, Rhine, Ob). Inhabits deep, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Tolerates turbid water (15-25°C). Highly …

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) Silure glane
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) Silure glane
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité — 9/10
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.

Silure glane

Fatty, soft flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; quality improves from cold, clean water fish. Popular in Central European cuisines — commonly smoked, fried, or braised with vegetables.

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.

Silure glane

The wels catfish is the largest freshwater fish in Europe, capable of exceeding 5 meters. Found in large rivers and lakes across the continent, it has been documented beaching itself to catch pigeons. It can live over 80 years.

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