Common Snook vs Discus
Centropomus undecimalis 비교 대상 Symphysodon discus
Taxonomy & Classification
| 속성 | Common Snook | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Centropomus undecimalis | Symphysodon discus |
| 목(目) | Perciformes | Cichliformes |
| 과(科) | Centrachidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 속성 | Common Snook | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 최대 크기 | 140.0 cm | 20.0 cm |
| 최대 체중 | 24.3 kg | 0.25 kg |
| 체색 | Pale golden-olive to grayish-brown back with silvery flanks; a bold black lateral stripe runs from the operculum to the tail; belly pale yellow-white; fins are yellowish with a dusky posterior dorsal fin. | 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. |
Habitat & Environment
| 속성 | Common Snook | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 수질 유형 | Freshwater & Saltwater | Freshwater |
| 서식 수심 | ?-22m | — |
| 분포 지역 | Western Atlantic from South Carolina south through the Gulf of Mexico, entire Caribbean, and along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Central America to Brazil. … | 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 … |
| 서식지 | Neritic, estuaries | 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. … |
Aquarium Suitability
| 속성 | Common Snook | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 최소 수조 크기 | — | 250 L |
| 수온 | — | 26-30 |
| pH 범위 | — | 5.0-7.0 |
| 사육 난이도 | — | Difficult |
| 성격 | — | Peaceful |
낚시 정보
| 속성 | Common Snook | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 낚시 대상어 | 예 | 아니오 |
| 파이팅 등급 | 8/10 | — |
| 세계 기록 | — | — |
| 수은 함량 | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Common Snook
Sweet, firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat and large flakes. Highly regarded as table fare in Florida and the Caribbean; excellent grilled, blackened, or pan-seared.
Discus
Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.
Species Overview
Common Snook
The common snook is a prized inshore game fish found in tropical western Atlantic waters. It is highly sensitive to cold water and cannot survive temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius. Its lateral line is distinctive — a bold black stripe.
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.
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