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Coryphène commune vs Poisson tête de serpent

Coryphaena hippurus comparé à Channa argus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Coryphène commune Poisson tête de serpent
Nom scientifique Coryphaena hippurus Channa argus
Ordre Carangiformes Anabantiformes
Famille Coryphaenidae Channidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Coryphène commune Poisson tête de serpent
Longueur maximale 210,0 cm 150,0 cm
Poids maximum 40,0 kg 8,0 kg
Couleur Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death. Tawny-brown to pale golden-brown body with irregular dark brown to black blotches and saddles creating a cryptic camouflage pattern; belly is pale cream; long dorsal fin is mottled dark brown.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut Coryphène commune Poisson tête de serpent
Type d'eau Saltwater Freshwater
Plage de profondeur 0-85m —
Aire de répartition Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline … Native to river basins of China, Korea, and far-eastern Russia including the Amur River system. Introduced and now invasive in parts of the eastern United …
Habitat Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs Rivers, lakes, and ponds of East Asia (China, Korea, Russia); invasive in North America. Tolerates oxygen-poor water (15-30°C); can breathe air. Inhabits densely vegetated shallows …

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut Coryphène commune Poisson tête de serpent
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité 7/10 7/10
Record du monde — —
Teneur en mercure — —

Cuisine & Edibility

Coryphène commune

Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.

Poisson tête de serpent

Firm, white flesh with a mild flavor and low fat; valued in Asian cuisines, especially in soups and steamed preparations. An invasive species in North America where removal is encouraged.

Species Overview

Coryphène commune

The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.

Poisson tête de serpent

The northern snakehead is an aggressive freshwater predator native to East Asia. It can breathe air and survive out of water for several days. Considered a destructive invasive species in North America, it provides exciting catch opportunities.

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