Cherry Barb vs Whale Shark
Puntius titteya との比較 Rhincodon typus
Taxonomy & Classification
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Whale Shark |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Puntius titteya | Rhincodon typus |
| 目 | Cypriniformes | Orectolobiformes |
| 科 | Cyprinidae | Rhincodontidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Physical Traits
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Whale Shark |
|---|---|---|
| 最大体長 | 5.0 cm | 1800.0 cm |
| 最大体重 | 0.002 kg | 21500.0 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. | Dark gray to blue-gray back covered with a distinctive checkerboard grid of pale white or cream spots and transverse stripes; belly white; the unique spot pattern is unique to each individual. |
Habitat & Environment
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Whale Shark |
|---|---|---|
| 水質タイプ | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| 生息水深 | — | 0-1928m |
| 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 … | Pantropical in open oceanic and coastal waters between 30°N and 35°S. Aggregates seasonally at feeding sites including Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, the Gulf of … |
| 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. | Neritic, coral reefs |
Aquarium Suitability
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Whale Shark |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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.
Whale Shark
Endangered species — consumption is strongly discouraged and illegal in many countries. Historically consumed in parts of Asia; now internationally protected under CITES Appendix II.
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.
Whale Shark
The whale shark is the largest living fish species, reaching lengths of up to 18 meters. Despite its enormous size, it is a gentle filter feeder that consumes plankton, fish eggs, and small fish by swimming with its wide mouth open.