Coryphène commune vs Tambour rouge
Coryphaena hippurus comparé à Sciaenops ocellatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Coryphène commune | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Coryphaena hippurus | Sciaenops ocellatus |
| Ordre | Carangiformes | Perciformes |
| Famille | Coryphaenidae | Sciaenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Coryphène commune | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 210,0 cm | 155,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 40,0 kg | 45,0 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. | Coppery-bronze to reddish-orange flanks with a characteristic black eyespot at the upper tail base; back is darker bronze-olive; belly pale to silvery; fins match body tone with dusky margins. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Coryphène commune | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Saltwater | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-85m | 10-?m |
| 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 … | Western North Atlantic from Massachusetts south through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Adults favor open nearshore reefs and coastal surf zones while juveniles inhabit … |
| Habitat | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs | Estuaries |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Coryphène commune | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Tambour rouge
Firm, white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and moderate fat; smaller fish (under 27 inches) are the best table size. Famous as 'blackened redfish' — a Louisiana Cajun culinary classic.
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.
Tambour rouge
The red drum, or redfish, is an iconic inshore game fish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Identified by the distinctive black spot at the base of its tail, it feeds by tipping head-down in shallow water, exposing its copper-colored tail.