Arapaima vs Red Sea Bream

Arapaima gigas dibandingkan dengan Pagrus major

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut	Arapaima	Red Sea Bream
Nama Ilmiah	Arapaima gigas	Pagrus major
Ordo	Osteoglossiformes	Perciformes
Famili	Arapaimidae	Sparidae
Conservation Status	Data Deficient	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut	Arapaima	Red Sea Bream
Panjang Maks.	450,0 cm	100,0 cm
Berat Maks.	200,0 kg	9,7 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.	Pale rose-pink to silver-pink overall body with small iridescent blue spots on scales above the lateral line; bright pink-red dorsal fin; characteristic dark smudge at the dorsal fin origin in juveniles.

Habitat & Environment

Atribut	Arapaima	Red Sea Bream
Jenis Air	Freshwater	Saltwater
Kedalaman	—	10-200m
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 …	Northwestern Pacific from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to southern Japan and the Philippines. Inhabits coastal rocky reefs, sandy bays, and brackish-edge habitats …
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. …	Shallow coastal waters and bays of the western Pacific, from Japan to Southeast Asia. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates at 10-200m depth. Coastal and semi-pelagic; …

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut	Arapaima	Red Sea Bream
Ikan Buruan	Ya	Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan	10/10	5/10
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.

Red Sea Bream

Prized in Japanese cuisine as 'tai'; delicate, sweet white flesh with a clean oceanic taste and low fat. Excellent grilled whole, steamed, or served as sashimi on celebratory occasions.

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.

Red Sea Bream

The red sea bream, known as 'tai' in Japan, is considered the king of fish in Japanese cuisine. It holds deep cultural significance and is traditionally served at celebrations. Its delicate white flesh is prized for sashimi and sushi.