Cardeau d'été vs Perchaude
Paralichthys dentatus comparé à Perca flavescens
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Cardeau d'été | Perchaude |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Paralichthys dentatus | Perca flavescens |
| Ordre | Pleuronectiformes | Perciformes |
| Famille | Paralichthyidae | Percidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Cardeau d'été | Perchaude |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 94,0 cm | 50,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 12,0 kg | 1,9 kg |
| Couleur | Eyed side is brownish to gray-green with a mottled pattern of pale blotches; 12–14 distinct pale-edged dark ocelli (eyespots) scattered across the body; blind side is plain white; color changes with substrate. | Bright golden-yellow body with 6–8 broad dark olive-green vertical saddle-bars; belly pale yellow to white; paired and anal fins are vivid orange to red; two separate dorsal fins, the first dark-spined. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Cardeau d'été | Perchaude |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Saltwater | Brackish |
| Plage de profondeur | 10-183m | 0-56m |
| Aire de répartition | Western North Atlantic from Nova Scotia south to Florida and the northern Gulf of Mexico. Undertakes seasonal offshore migration to deeper Continental Shelf waters in … | Native to freshwater and slightly brackish lakes and rivers of central and eastern Canada and the northern United States, including all five Great Lakes. Abundant … |
| Habitat | Neritic, demersal, estuaries | Estuaries |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Cardeau d'été | Perchaude |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Cardeau d'été
Thin, delicate white fillets with a sweet, mild flavor and very low fat. Prized on the U.S. East Coast; superb pan-fried in butter, stuffed and baked, or prepared as ceviche.
Perchaude
Sweet, clean white flesh with very low fat and a delicate texture; among the most prized freshwater eating fish in the Great Lakes region. Best pan-fried or sautéed simply in butter.
Species Overview
Cardeau d'été
The summer flounder, or fluke, is a flatfish that lies camouflaged on the ocean floor. Born with eyes on both sides, one eye migrates to the left side during development. An ambush predator, it explodes upward to grab passing prey.
Perchaude
The yellow perch is a schooling fish found in lakes and slow rivers across North America. Its golden-yellow body with dark vertical bars is unmistakable. Its sweet, firm white flesh makes it one of the finest-tasting freshwater fish.