Guppy vs Thazard-bâtard

Poecilia reticulata comparé à Acanthocybium solandri

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Guppy	Thazard-bâtard
Nom scientifique	Poecilia reticulata	Acanthocybium solandri
Ordre	Cyprinodontiformes	Scombriformes
Famille	Poeciliidae	Scombridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Guppy	Thazard-bâtard
Longueur maximale	6,0 cm	250,0 cm
Poids maximum	0,002 kg	83,0 kg
Couleur	Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored.	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	Guppy	Thazard-bâtard
Type d'eau	Brackish	Saltwater
Plage de profondeur	—	0-20m
Aire de répartition	Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every …	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	Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide.	Pelagic

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Guppy	Thazard-bâtard
Taille minimale de l'aquarium	38 L	—
Température	22-28	—
Plage de pH	6.8-7.8	—
Niveau d'entretien	Easy	—
Tempérament	Peaceful	—

Informations sur la pêche

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

Cuisine & Edibility

Guppy

Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.

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

Guppy

The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.

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.