Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Perchaude

Carassius auratus comparé à Perca flavescens

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Perchaude
Nom scientifique	Carassius auratus	Perca flavescens
Ordre	Cypriniformes	Perciformes
Famille	Cyprinidae	Percidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Perchaude
Longueur maximale	45,0 cm	50,0 cm
Poids maximum	2,0 kg	1,9 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.	Bright golden-yellow body with 6–8 broad dark olive-green vertical saddle-bars; belly pale yellow to white; paired and anal fins are vivid orange to red; two separate dorsal fins, the first dark-spined.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Perchaude
Type d'eau	Brackish	Brackish
Plage de profondeur	0-20m	0-56m
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 freshwater and slightly brackish lakes and rivers of central and eastern Canada and the northern United States, including all five Great Lakes. Abundant …
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 …	Estuaries

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Perchaude
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)	Perchaude
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Oui
Cote de combativité	—	3/10
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.

Perchaude

Sweet, clean white flesh with very low fat and a delicate texture; among the most prized freshwater eating fish in the Great Lakes region. Best pan-fried or sautéed simply in butter.

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.

Perchaude

The yellow perch is a schooling fish found in lakes and slow rivers across North America. Its golden-yellow body with dark vertical bars is unmistakable. Its sweet, firm white flesh makes it one of the finest-tasting freshwater fish.