Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Requin baleine

Carassius auratus comparé à Rhincodon typus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Requin baleine
Nom scientifique	Carassius auratus	Rhincodon typus
Ordre	Cypriniformes	Orectolobiformes
Famille	Cyprinidae	Rhincodontidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Endangered

Physical Traits

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Requin baleine
Longueur maximale	45,0 cm	1800,0 cm
Poids maximum	2,0 kg	21500,0 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 gray to blue-gray back covered with a distinctive checkerboard grid of pale white or cream spots and transverse stripes; belly white; the unique spot pattern is unique to each individual.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Requin baleine
Type d'eau	Brackish	Saltwater
Plage de profondeur	0-20m	0-1928m
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 …	Pantropical in open oceanic and coastal waters between 30°N and 35°S. Aggregates seasonally at feeding sites including Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, the Gulf of …
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 …	Neritic, coral reefs

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Requin baleine
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)	Requin baleine
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Non
Cote de combativité	—	—
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.

Requin baleine

Endangered species — consumption is strongly discouraged and illegal in many countries. Historically consumed in parts of Asia; now internationally protected under CITES Appendix II.

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.

Requin baleine

The whale shark is the largest living fish species, reaching lengths of up to 18 meters. Despite its enormous size, it is a gentle filter feeder that consumes plankton, fish eggs, and small fish by swimming with its wide mouth open.