Discus vs Smallmouth Bass
Symphysodon discus 비교 대상 Micropterus dolomieu
Taxonomy & Classification
| 속성 | Discus | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Symphysodon discus | Micropterus dolomieu |
| 목(目) | Cichliformes | Centrarchiformes |
| 과(科) | Cichlidae | Centrarchidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 속성 | Discus | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 최대 크기 | 20.0 cm | 69.0 cm |
| 최대 체중 | 0.25 kg | 5.4 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. | Bronze-green to golden-brown body with 13–15 irregular dark brown vertical bars or blotches on the flanks; red-orange eyes; belly pale cream; dark brown radiating lines from eye to snout. |
Habitat & Environment
| 속성 | Discus | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 수질 유형 | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| 서식 수심 | — | 1-7m |
| 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 … | Native to the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes drainage south through the Ohio River system and upper Mississippi basin. Prefers clear, cool, rocky streams … |
| 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. … | Clear, cool rivers and streams of eastern North America from the Great Lakes to Tennessee. Prefers rocky and gravelly substrate in moderate to fast current. … |
Aquarium Suitability
| 속성 | Discus | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 최소 수조 크기 | 250 L | — |
| 수온 | 26-30 | — |
| pH 범위 | 5.0-7.0 | — |
| 사육 난이도 | Difficult | — |
| 성격 | Peaceful | — |
낚시 정보
| 속성 | Discus | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 낚시 대상어 | 아니오 | 예 |
| 파이팅 등급 | — | 8/10 |
| 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.
Smallmouth Bass
Clean, white, mildly flavored flesh with low fat; considered slightly firmer and more flavorful than largemouth bass. Excellent pan-fried or baked; a respected table fish in the Great Lakes region.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
The smallmouth bass is widely considered the best-fighting freshwater fish pound-for-pound. Found in clear, rocky streams and lakes, it is more athletic and acrobatic than its larger cousin, the largemouth bass.