Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Zebra Danio
Carassius auratus comparé à Danio rerio
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Carassius auratus | Danio rerio |
| Ordre | Cypriniformes | Cypriniformes |
| Famille | Cyprinidae | Danionidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 45,0 cm | 5,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 2,0 kg | 0,001 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. | Silver to pale gold body with five continuous horizontal royal-blue stripes running from gill to tail tip, including through the fins; belly silvery-white; fins clear with blue-gold striping. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Brackish | Freshwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-20m | — |
| 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 the Ganges and Brahmaputra river basins of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Inhabits fast-flowing hill streams, rice paddies, and shallow ponds across the … |
| 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 … | Fast-flowing, clear mountain streams of the Ganges-Brahmaputra region, India and Bangladesh. Clean, well-oxygenated, shallow water with sandy and gravelly substrate (18-26°C). Lab model organism. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | 150 L | 40 L |
| Température | 10-24 | 18-24 |
| Plage de pH | 6.0-8.0 | 6.0-8.0 |
| Niveau d'entretien | Easy | Easy |
| Tempérament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Zebra Danio
Not consumed — a hardy ornamental aquarium fish notable for its horizontal blue-silver stripes and active schooling behavior; also a widely used laboratory model organism.
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.
Zebra Danio
The zebrafish is a small cyprinid native to South Asia's freshwater streams. Its distinctive blue-and-gold horizontal stripes and hardy nature make it a popular aquarium fish. It is also the most widely used vertebrate model organism in genetic research.