Atlantic Sailfish vs Ikan Lemadang
Istiophorus platypterus dibandingkan dengan Coryphaena hippurus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Atribut | Atlantic Sailfish | Ikan Lemadang |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Istiophorus platypterus | Coryphaena hippurus |
| Ordo | Istiophoriformes | Carangiformes |
| Famili | Istiophoridae | Coryphaenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Atribut | Atlantic Sailfish | Ikan Lemadang |
|---|---|---|
| Panjang Maks. | 340,0 cm | 210,0 cm |
| Berat Maks. | 100,0 kg | 40,0 kg |
| Warna | Dark cobalt-blue back and upper flanks with silver-white belly; iconic tall sail-like dorsal fin is cobalt-blue adorned with small round black spots; flanks show faint pale iridescent vertical bars when excited. | 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. |
Habitat & Environment
| Atribut | Atlantic Sailfish | Ikan Lemadang |
|---|---|---|
| Jenis Air | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| Kedalaman | 0-200m | 0-85m |
| Sebaran Geografis | Tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the West African coast; closely related forms occur throughout the Indo-Pacific. Prefers … | 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 … |
| Habitat | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs |
Informasi Perikanan
| Atribut | Atlantic Sailfish | Ikan Lemadang |
|---|---|---|
| Ikan Buruan | Ya | Ya |
| Peringkat Perlawanan | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Rekor Dunia | — | — |
| Kadar Merkuri | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Atlantic Sailfish
Firm, mildly flavored flesh similar to marlin; primarily a catch-and-release sport fish. Edible when smoked or grilled but rarely targeted for food; sport anglers typically release it.
Ikan Lemadang
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.
Species Overview
Atlantic Sailfish
The sailfish is the fastest fish in the ocean, reaching speeds up to 110 km/h. Its enormous dorsal fin, or 'sail,' can be raised to herd baitfish. When hooked, it performs spectacular tail-walking displays across the water surface.
Ikan Lemadang
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.