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Largemouth Bass vs Peacock Bass

Micropterus salmoides dibandingkan dengan Cichla temensis

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut Largemouth Bass Peacock Bass
Nama Ilmiah Micropterus salmoides Cichla temensis
Ordo Centrarchiformes Cichliformes
Famili Centrarchidae Cichlidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut Largemouth Bass Peacock Bass
Panjang Maks. 97,0 cm 100,0 cm
Berat Maks. 10,1 kg 12,7 kg
Warna Olive-green to dark green back fading to pale yellowish-white belly, with a bold dark lateral band of mottled blotches running from gill to tail. Golden-yellow to olive-green body with three bold dark vertical bars on the flanks; a striking black ocellus edged in gold at the tail base; breeding males develop a prominent nuchal hump.

Habitat & Environment

Atribut Largemouth Bass Peacock Bass
Jenis Air Freshwater Freshwater
Kedalaman 0-6m
Sebaran Geografis Native to eastern North America from the Great Lakes south through the Mississippi River basin to the Gulf states and Florida. Introduced widely across Europe, … Native to the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large …
Habitat Estuaries Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range …

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut Largemouth Bass Peacock Bass
Ikan Buruan Ya Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan 7/10 9/10
Rekor Dunia
Kadar Merkuri

Cuisine & Edibility

Largemouth Bass

Firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat content. Popular pan-fried, baked, or grilled; widely regarded as one of North America's finest freshwater table fish.

Peacock Bass

Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.

Species Overview

Largemouth Bass

The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in North America. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful runs, it inhabits warm lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers with abundant cover.

Peacock Bass

The peacock bass is the crown jewel of Amazon basin sport fishing. Despite its name, it is actually a large cichlid. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful, drag-screaming runs in tropical rivers and lagoons.

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