Sériole couronnée vs Thazard-bâtard

Seriola dumerili comparé à Acanthocybium solandri

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Sériole couronnée	Thazard-bâtard
Nom scientifique	Seriola dumerili	Acanthocybium solandri
Ordre	Carangiformes	Scombriformes
Famille	Carangidae	Scombridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Sériole couronnée	Thazard-bâtard
Longueur maximale	200,0 cm	250,0 cm
Poids maximum	80,6 kg	83,0 kg
Couleur	Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin.	Iridescent dark blue-green back with a silvery-white belly; distinct blue or grey vertical tiger-like bars and spots along the flanks that fade quickly after death; fins dusky.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Sériole couronnée	Thazard-bâtard
Type d'eau	Saltwater	Saltwater
Plage de profondeur	1-385m	0-20m
Aire de répartition	Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil …	Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters of all major ocean basins. Favors clear offshore waters around oceanic islands, reef drop-offs, and current edges in the …
Habitat	Pelagic, coral reefs	Pelagic

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut	Sériole couronnée	Thazard-bâtard
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Oui
Cote de combativité	9/10	8/10
Record du monde	—	—
Teneur en mercure	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Sériole couronnée

Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.

Thazard-bâtard

Delicate, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Among the finest-tasting sport fish; best grilled, seared, or served as ceviche to preserve its subtle flavor.

Species Overview

Sériole couronnée

The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

Thazard-bâtard

The wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of 97 km/h. Its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and razor-sharp teeth make it an efficient pelagic predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.