Barakuda besar vs Red Sea Bream

Sphyraena barracuda dibandingkan dengan Pagrus major

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut	Barakuda besar	Red Sea Bream
Nama Ilmiah	Sphyraena barracuda	Pagrus major
Ordo	Perciformes	Perciformes
Famili	Sphyraenidae	Sparidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut	Barakuda besar	Red Sea Bream
Panjang Maks.	200,0 cm	100,0 cm
Berat Maks.	50,0 kg	9,7 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.	Pale rose-pink to silver-pink overall body with small iridescent blue spots on scales above the lateral line; bright pink-red dorsal fin; characteristic dark smudge at the dorsal fin origin in juveniles.

Habitat & Environment

Atribut	Barakuda besar	Red Sea Bream
Jenis Air	Saltwater	Saltwater
Kedalaman	0-100m	10-200m
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 …	Northwestern Pacific from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to southern Japan and the Philippines. Inhabits coastal rocky reefs, sandy bays, and brackish-edge habitats …
Habitat	Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries	Shallow coastal waters and bays of the western Pacific, from Japan to Southeast Asia. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates at 10-200m depth. Coastal and semi-pelagic; …

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut	Barakuda besar	Red Sea Bream
Ikan Buruan	Ya	Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan	7/10	5/10
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.

Red Sea Bream

Prized in Japanese cuisine as 'tai'; delicate, sweet white flesh with a clean oceanic taste and low fat. Excellent grilled whole, steamed, or served as sashimi on celebratory occasions.

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.

Red Sea Bream

The red sea bream, known as 'tai' in Japan, is considered the king of fish in Japanese cuisine. It holds deep cultural significance and is traditionally served at celebrations. Its delicate white flesh is prized for sashimi and sushi.