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Barakuda besar vs Ikan Lemadang

Sphyraena barracuda dibandingkan dengan Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut Barakuda besar Ikan Lemadang
Nama Ilmiah Sphyraena barracuda Coryphaena hippurus
Ordo Perciformes Carangiformes
Famili Sphyraenidae Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut Barakuda besar Ikan Lemadang
Panjang Maks. 200,0 cm 210,0 cm
Berat Maks. 50,0 kg 40,0 kg
Warna Steel-gray to dark gunmetal-blue back with a pale silvery-white belly; scattered irregular dark blotches on the lower flanks; tail fin is grayish with whitish tips on both lobes. 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 Barakuda besar Ikan Lemadang
Jenis Air Saltwater Saltwater
Kedalaman 0-100m 0-85m
Sebaran Geografis Circumtropical in shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Frequents coral reefs, seagrass beds, and estuaries from Florida and the Caribbean to … 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 Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut Barakuda besar Ikan Lemadang
Ikan Buruan Ya Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan 7/10 7/10
Rekor Dunia
Kadar Merkuri

Cuisine & Edibility

Barakuda besar

Firm, lean white flesh with a mild flavor when small; larger individuals risk ciguatera fish poisoning and are generally avoided. Smaller fish eaten grilled or fried in the Caribbean.

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

Barakuda besar

The great barracuda is a fearsome-looking predator found in tropical and subtropical oceans. With its torpedo-shaped body, pronounced underbite, and fang-like teeth, it can strike prey at speeds exceeding 58 km/h.

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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