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Atlantic Sailfish vs Bares mulut-besar

Istiophorus platypterus dibandingkan dengan Sander vitreus

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut Atlantic Sailfish Bares mulut-besar
Nama Ilmiah Istiophorus platypterus Sander vitreus
Ordo Istiophoriformes Perciformes
Famili Istiophoridae Percidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut Atlantic Sailfish Bares mulut-besar
Panjang Maks. 340,0 cm 107,0 cm
Berat Maks. 100,0 kg 11,3 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. Golden-olive to brassy-yellow flanks with a mottled pattern of saddle-like dark blotches; distinctive white tip on lower tail lobe; large glassy eyes with reflective tapetum.

Habitat & Environment

Atribut Atlantic Sailfish Bares mulut-besar
Jenis Air Saltwater Brackish
Kedalaman 0-200m 0-27m
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 … Native to Canada and the northern United States, including the Great Lakes basin and major river drainages such as the Missouri and Ohio rivers. Introduced …
Habitat Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs Freshwater lakes and rivers of North America east of the Rockies, from Canada to Tennessee. Inhabits clear, deep lakes and large rivers over sand and …

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut Atlantic Sailfish Bares mulut-besar
Ikan Buruan Ya Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan 9/10 5/10
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.

Bares mulut-besar

Considered one of the best-tasting freshwater fish; sweet, flaky white flesh with very low fat. Ideal pan-fried, battered, or baked — a North American culinary favorite.

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.

Bares mulut-besar

The walleye is the largest member of the perch family and the most sought-after freshwater food fish in North America. Its reflective eyes give it exceptional low-light vision, making dawn and dusk prime feeding times.

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