Smallmouth Bass vs Thazard-bâtard
Micropterus dolomieu comparé à Acanthocybium solandri
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Smallmouth Bass | Thazard-bâtard |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Micropterus dolomieu | Acanthocybium solandri |
| Ordre | Centrarchiformes | Scombriformes |
| Famille | Centrarchidae | Scombridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Smallmouth Bass | Thazard-bâtard |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 69,0 cm | 250,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 5,4 kg | 83,0 kg |
| Couleur | Bronze-green to golden-brown body with 13–15 irregular dark brown vertical bars or blotches on the flanks; red-orange eyes; belly pale cream; dark brown radiating lines from eye to snout. | 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 | Smallmouth Bass | Thazard-bâtard |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-7m | 0-20m |
| Aire de répartition | Native to the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes drainage south through the Ohio River system and upper Mississippi basin. Prefers clear, cool, rocky streams … | 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 | Clear, cool rivers and streams of eastern North America from the Great Lakes to Tennessee. Prefers rocky and gravelly substrate in moderate to fast current. … | Pelagic |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Smallmouth Bass | Thazard-bâtard |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Smallmouth Bass
Clean, white, mildly flavored flesh with low fat; considered slightly firmer and more flavorful than largemouth bass. Excellent pan-fried or baked; a respected table fish in the Great Lakes region.
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
Smallmouth Bass
The smallmouth bass is widely considered the best-fighting freshwater fish pound-for-pound. Found in clear, rocky streams and lakes, it is more athletic and acrobatic than its larger cousin, the largemouth bass.
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.