Arapaima vs Cherry Barb
Arapaima gigas dibandingkan dengan Puntius titteya
Taxonomy & Classification
| Atribut | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Arapaima gigas | Puntius titteya |
| Ordo | Osteoglossiformes | Cypriniformes |
| Famili | Arapaimidae | Cyprinidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Vulnerable |
Physical Traits
| Atribut | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Panjang Maks. | 450,0 cm | 5,0 cm |
| Berat Maks. | 200,0 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Warna | Dark olive-gray to grayish-black back with large scales that become vivid red-orange with black borders on the posterior flanks; belly pale cream; caudal fin reddish and rounded. | Males are vivid cherry-red over the entire body with a dark mid-lateral stripe from snout to tail; females are pale golden-olive with the same dark stripe; fins reddish to clear. |
Habitat & Environment
| Atribut | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Jenis Air | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| Kedalaman | — | — |
| Sebaran Geografis | Restricted to the Amazon River basin in Brazil, Peru, Guyana, and Bolivia. Inhabits flooded várzea lakes, oxbows, and large river channels; surfaces frequently to breathe … | Endemic to the Kelani River basin in southwestern Sri Lanka. Restricted to shaded, slow-flowing forest streams and small tributaries with dense riparian vegetation; population has … |
| Habitat | Floodplain lakes (várzea) and large river channels of the Amazon basin. Slow-moving, shallow, warm freshwater (26-30°C). An obligate air-breather; rises to surface to gulp air. … | Clear, fast-flowing streams of Sri Lanka and southwestern India. Shallow, oxygen-rich, cool mountain streams (22-26°C) over gravel substrates. Dense riparian vegetation provides cover. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Atribut | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Ukuran Tangki Min. | — | 60 L |
| Suhu | — | 23-27 |
| Rentang pH | — | 6.0-8.0 |
| Tingkat Perawatan | — | Easy |
| Temperamen | — | Peaceful |
Informasi Perikanan
| Atribut | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Ikan Buruan | Ya | Tidak |
| Peringkat Perlawanan | 10/10 | — |
| Rekor Dunia | — | — |
| Kadar Merkuri | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Arapaima
Large, firm white fillets with a mild, clean flavor and low fat; historically a staple protein in Amazonian communities. Often salted and dried; sustainable harvest is tightly regulated.
Cherry Barb
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium fish listed as Vulnerable in the wild; kept for its cherry-red coloration and peaceful schooling nature.
Species Overview
Arapaima
The arapaima is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 4.5 meters. An obligate air-breather, it must surface every 10-20 minutes to gulp air. Its tongue is bony and used to crush prey against the roof of its mouth.
Cherry Barb
The cherry barb is a small, colorful fish native to Sri Lanka's shaded forest streams. Males develop an intense cherry-red coloration during breeding. Listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and over-collection for the aquarium trade.