Angelfish vs Peacock Bass
Pterophyllum scalare 비교 대상 Cichla temensis
Taxonomy & Classification
| 속성 | Angelfish | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Pterophyllum scalare | Cichla temensis |
| 목(目) | Cichliformes | Cichliformes |
| 과(科) | Cichlidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 속성 | Angelfish | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 최대 크기 | 15.0 cm | 100.0 cm |
| 최대 체중 | 0.03 kg | 12.7 kg |
| 체색 | 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. | 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
| 속성 | Angelfish | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 수질 유형 | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| 서식 수심 | — | — |
| 분포 지역 | 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 … | 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 … |
| 서식지 | 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. | 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
| 속성 | Angelfish | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 최소 수조 크기 | 190 L | — |
| 수온 | 24-28 | — |
| pH 범위 | 6.0-7.5 | — |
| 사육 난이도 | Moderate | — |
| 성격 | Semi-Aggressive | — |
낚시 정보
| 속성 | Angelfish | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 낚시 대상어 | 아니오 | 예 |
| 파이팅 등급 | — | 9/10 |
| 세계 기록 | — | — |
| 수은 함량 | — | — |
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.
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
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.
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.