Atlantic Salmon vs Guppy
Salmo salar dibandingkan dengan Poecilia reticulata
Taxonomy & Classification
| Atribut | Atlantic Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Salmo salar | Poecilia reticulata |
| Ordo | Salmoniformes | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Famili | Salmonidae | Poeciliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Atribut | Atlantic Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Panjang Maks. | 150,0 cm | 6,0 cm |
| Berat Maks. | 46,8 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Warna | Silvery flanks with a blue-green back; sea-run fish are nearly spotless with a few scattered X-shaped dark spots above the lateral line and pinkish-red tones at spawning. | Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored. |
Habitat & Environment
| Atribut | Atlantic Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Jenis Air | Freshwater & Saltwater | Brackish |
| Kedalaman | 0-210m | — |
| Sebaran Geografis | North Atlantic Ocean from northeastern North America to western Europe, including rivers of Canada, Norway, Iceland, and the British Isles. Anadromous populations spawn in cold, … | Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every … |
| Habitat | Neritic | Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Atribut | Atlantic Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Ukuran Tangki Min. | — | 38 L |
| Suhu | — | 22-28 |
| Rentang pH | — | 6.8-7.8 |
| Tingkat Perawatan | — | Easy |
| Temperamen | — | Peaceful |
Informasi Perikanan
| Atribut | Atlantic Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Ikan Buruan | Ya | Tidak |
| Peringkat Perlawanan | 8/10 | — |
| Rekor Dunia | — | — |
| Kadar Merkuri | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Atlantic Salmon
Rich, buttery flesh with high omega-3 fat content and a distinctly full flavor. Versatile in the kitchen — superb grilled, poached, smoked, or served raw as sashimi.
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Species Overview
Atlantic Salmon
The Atlantic salmon is an anadromous species that migrates from the ocean to freshwater rivers to spawn. Renowned among fly fishers, it is also one of the most important farmed fish species globally.
Guppy
The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.