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Discus vs Ikan Lemadang

Symphysodon discus dibandingkan dengan Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut Discus Ikan Lemadang
Nama Ilmiah Symphysodon discus Coryphaena hippurus
Ordo Cichliformes Carangiformes
Famili Cichlidae Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut Discus Ikan Lemadang
Panjang Maks. 20,0 cm 210,0 cm
Berat Maks. 0,25 kg 40,0 kg
Warna Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant turquoise-blue wavy horizontal lines over a reddish-brown to orange-brown base; fins edged in vivid blue with red striping; wild forms show 9 dark vertical bars. 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 Discus Ikan Lemadang
Jenis Air Freshwater Saltwater
Kedalaman 0-85m
Sebaran Geografis Restricted to the central Amazon River basin in Brazil, particularly around the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Prefers warm, soft, highly acidic … 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 Warm, blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin, particularly the Rio Negro and tributaries. Prefers soft, acidic water (pH 4.5-6.5, 26-31°C) with driftwood and minimal current. … Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Aquarium Suitability

Atribut Discus Ikan Lemadang
Ukuran Tangki Min. 250 L
Suhu 26-30
Rentang pH 5.0-7.0
Tingkat Perawatan Difficult
Temperamen Peaceful

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut Discus Ikan Lemadang
Ikan Buruan Tidak Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan 7/10
Rekor Dunia
Kadar Merkuri

Cuisine & Edibility

Discus

Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.

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

Discus

The discus is often called the 'King of the Aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and stunning color patterns. Native to the Amazon floodplains, it requires warm, soft, acidic water and feeds its fry with a mucus secretion from its skin.

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.

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