Discus vs Mahi-mahi

Symphysodon discus 비교 대상 Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

속성	Discus	Mahi-mahi
학명	Symphysodon discus	Coryphaena hippurus
목(目)	Cichliformes	Carangiformes
과(科)	Cichlidae	Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

속성	Discus	Mahi-mahi
최대 크기	20.0 cm	210.0 cm
최대 체중	0.25 kg	40.0 kg
체색	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.	Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death.

Habitat & Environment

속성	Discus	Mahi-mahi
수질 유형	Freshwater	Saltwater
서식 수심	—	0-85m
분포 지역	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 …	Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline …
서식지	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. …	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Aquarium Suitability

속성	Discus	Mahi-mahi
최소 수조 크기	250 L	—
수온	26-30	—
pH 범위	5.0-7.0	—
사육 난이도	Difficult	—
성격	Peaceful	—

낚시 정보

속성	Discus	Mahi-mahi
낚시 대상어	아니오	예
파이팅 등급	—	7/10
세계 기록	—	—
수은 함량	—	—

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.

Mahi-mahi

Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.

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.

Mahi-mahi

The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.