Angelfish vs イタヤラ
Pterophyllum scalare との比較 Epinephelus itajara
Taxonomy & Classification
| 属性 | Angelfish | イタヤラ |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Pterophyllum scalare | Epinephelus itajara |
| 目 | Cichliformes | Perciformes/Serranoidei |
| 科 | Cichlidae | Epinephelidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Physical Traits
| 属性 | Angelfish | イタヤラ |
|---|---|---|
| 最大体長 | 15.0 cm | 250.0 cm |
| 最大体重 | 0.03 kg | 363.0 kg |
| 体色 | Silver to pale gold body with four bold black vertical bars including one through the eye; tall triangular dorsal and ventral fins are translucent silver; domesticated forms include gold, black, and marbled variants. | Yellow-brown to olive-green body densely covered with small dark brown spots and irregular blotches; 3–4 faint pale vertical bands on the flanks; juveniles show bolder contrasting yellow and black stripes. |
Habitat & Environment
| 属性 | Angelfish | イタヤラ |
|---|---|---|
| 水質タイプ | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| 生息水深 | — | 0-100m |
| 分布域 | Native to the Amazon River basin and associated river systems in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits densely vegetated floodplain swamps, flooded igapó forests, and slow … | Tropical western Atlantic from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico through the Caribbean Sea to Brazil, and eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California to … |
| 生息地 | Slow-moving rivers and flooded forests of the Amazon basin, particularly white-water and clear-water rivers. Warm water (24-30°C); inhabits areas with submerged vegetation and driftwood. | Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| 属性 | Angelfish | イタヤラ |
|---|---|---|
| 最小水槽サイズ | 190 L | — |
| 水温 | 24-28 | — |
| pH 範囲 | 6.0-7.5 | — |
| 飼育難易度 | Moderate | — |
| 気性 | Semi-Aggressive | — |
釣り情報
| 属性 | Angelfish | イタヤラ |
|---|---|---|
| ゲームフィッシュ | いいえ | はい |
| ファイト評価 | — | 9/10 |
| 世界記録 | — | — |
| 水銀含有量 | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Angelfish
Not consumed — a graceful ornamental cichlid valued for its triangular body shape and striking vertical banding; widely kept in freshwater community tanks.
イタヤラ
Firm, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor; harvest is heavily restricted or banned throughout most of its range due to Vulnerable status. Catch-and-release strongly encouraged.
Species Overview
Angelfish
The freshwater angelfish is a majestic cichlid with a laterally compressed body and long, flowing dorsal and anal fins. Native to the Amazon basin, it has been selectively bred into numerous color varieties including marble, koi, and platinum.
イタヤラ
The goliath grouper is the largest grouper in the Atlantic Ocean. This massive reef dweller can swallow prey whole and produces a distinctive booming sound by contracting its swim bladder to ward off intruders.