Cherry Barb vs Peacock Bass
Puntius titteya との比較 Cichla temensis
Taxonomy & Classification
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Puntius titteya | Cichla temensis |
| 目 | Cypriniformes | Cichliformes |
| 科 | Cyprinidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 最大体長 | 5.0 cm | 100.0 cm |
| 最大体重 | 0.002 kg | 12.7 kg |
| 体色 | Males are vivid cherry-red over the entire body with a dark mid-lateral stripe from snout to tail; females are pale golden-olive with the same dark stripe; fins reddish to clear. | 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
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 水質タイプ | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| 生息水深 | — | — |
| 分布域 | Endemic to the Kelani River basin in southwestern Sri Lanka. Restricted to shaded, slow-flowing forest streams and small tributaries with dense riparian vegetation; population has … | 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 … |
| 生息地 | Clear, fast-flowing streams of Sri Lanka and southwestern India. Shallow, oxygen-rich, cool mountain streams (22-26°C) over gravel substrates. Dense riparian vegetation provides cover. | 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 … |
Aquarium Suitability
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 最小水槽サイズ | 60 L | — |
| 水温 | 23-27 | — |
| pH 範囲 | 6.0-8.0 | — |
| 飼育難易度 | Easy | — |
| 気性 | Peaceful | — |
釣り情報
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Cherry Barb
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium fish listed as Vulnerable in the wild; kept for its cherry-red coloration and peaceful schooling nature.
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
Cherry Barb
The cherry barb is a small, colorful fish native to Sri Lanka's shaded forest streams. Males develop an intense cherry-red coloration during breeding. Listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and over-collection for the aquarium trade.
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.