Coryphène commune vs Peacock Bass
Coryphaena hippurus comparé à Cichla temensis
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Coryphène commune | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Coryphaena hippurus | Cichla temensis |
| Ordre | Carangiformes | Cichliformes |
| Famille | Coryphaenidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Coryphène commune | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 210,0 cm | 100,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 40,0 kg | 12,7 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. | Golden-yellow to olive-green body with three bold dark vertical bars on the flanks; a striking black ocellus edged in gold at the tail base; breeding males develop a prominent nuchal hump. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Coryphène commune | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large … |
| Habitat | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs | Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range … |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Coryphène commune | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| 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.
Peacock Bass
Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.
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.
Peacock Bass
The peacock bass is the crown jewel of Amazon basin sport fishing. Despite its name, it is actually a large cichlid. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful, drag-screaming runs in tropical rivers and lagoons.