Discus vs Peacock Bass

Symphysodon discus との比較 Cichla temensis

Taxonomy & Classification

属性	Discus	Peacock Bass
学名	Symphysodon discus	Cichla temensis
目	Cichliformes	Cichliformes
科	Cichlidae	Cichlidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

属性	Discus	Peacock Bass
最大体長	20.0 cm	100.0 cm
最大体重	0.25 kg	12.7 kg
体色	Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant turquoise-blue wavy horizontal lines over a reddish-brown to orange-brown base; fins edged in vivid blue with red striping; wild forms show 9 dark vertical bars.	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	Discus	Peacock Bass
水質タイプ	Freshwater	Freshwater
生息水深	—	—
分布域	Restricted to the central Amazon River basin in Brazil, particularly around the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Prefers warm, soft, highly acidic …	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	Warm, blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin, particularly the Rio Negro and tributaries. Prefers soft, acidic water (pH 4.5-6.5, 26-31°C) with driftwood and minimal current. …	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	Discus	Peacock Bass
最小水槽サイズ	250 L	—
水温	26-30	—
pH 範囲	5.0-7.0	—
飼育難易度	Difficult	—
気性	Peaceful	—

釣り情報

属性	Discus	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

Discus

Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.

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

Discus

The discus is often called the 'King of the Aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and stunning color patterns. Native to the Amazon floodplains, it requires warm, soft, acidic water and feeds its fry with a mucus secretion from its skin.

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.