Atlantic Sailfish vs Guppy

Istiophorus platypterus との比較 Poecilia reticulata

Taxonomy & Classification

属性	Atlantic Sailfish	Guppy
学名	Istiophorus platypterus	Poecilia reticulata
目	Istiophoriformes	Cyprinodontiformes
科	Istiophoridae	Poeciliidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

属性	Atlantic Sailfish	Guppy
最大体長	340.0 cm	6.0 cm
最大体重	100.0 kg	0.002 kg
体色	Dark cobalt-blue back and upper flanks with silver-white belly; iconic tall sail-like dorsal fin is cobalt-blue adorned with small round black spots; flanks show faint pale iridescent vertical bars when excited.	Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored.

Habitat & Environment

属性	Atlantic Sailfish	Guppy
水質タイプ	Saltwater	Brackish
生息水深	0-200m	—
分布域	Tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the West African coast; closely related forms occur throughout the Indo-Pacific. Prefers …	Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every …
生息地	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs	Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide.

Aquarium Suitability

属性	Atlantic Sailfish	Guppy
最小水槽サイズ	—	38 L
水温	—	22-28
pH 範囲	—	6.8-7.8
飼育難易度	—	Easy
気性	—	Peaceful

釣り情報

属性	Atlantic Sailfish	Guppy
ゲームフィッシュ	はい	いいえ
ファイト評価	9/10	—
世界記録	—	—
水銀含有量	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Atlantic Sailfish

Firm, mildly flavored flesh similar to marlin; primarily a catch-and-release sport fish. Edible when smoked or grilled but rarely targeted for food; sport anglers typically release it.

Guppy

Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.

Species Overview

Atlantic Sailfish

The sailfish is the fastest fish in the ocean, reaching speeds up to 110 km/h. Its enormous dorsal fin, or 'sail,' can be raised to herd baitfish. When hooked, it performs spectacular tail-walking displays across the water surface.

Guppy

The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.