Barracuda-gigante vs Zebra Danio
Sphyraena barracuda comparado com Danio rerio
Taxonomy & Classification
| Atributo | Barracuda-gigante | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Nome Científico | Sphyraena barracuda | Danio rerio |
| Ordem | Perciformes | Cypriniformes |
| Família | Sphyraenidae | Danionidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Atributo | Barracuda-gigante | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Comprimento Máximo | 200,0 cm | 5,0 cm |
| Peso Máximo | 50,0 kg | 0,001 kg |
| Cor | Steel-gray to dark gunmetal-blue back with a pale silvery-white belly; scattered irregular dark blotches on the lower flanks; tail fin is grayish with whitish tips on both lobes. | Silver to pale gold body with five continuous horizontal royal-blue stripes running from gill to tail tip, including through the fins; belly silvery-white; fins clear with blue-gold striping. |
Habitat & Environment
| Atributo | Barracuda-gigante | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Tipo de Água | Saltwater | Freshwater |
| Faixa de Profundidade | 0-100m | — |
| Distribuição Geográfica | Circumtropical in shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Frequents coral reefs, seagrass beds, and estuaries from Florida and the Caribbean to … | Native to the Ganges and Brahmaputra river basins of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Inhabits fast-flowing hill streams, rice paddies, and shallow ponds across the … |
| Habitat | Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries | Fast-flowing, clear mountain streams of the Ganges-Brahmaputra region, India and Bangladesh. Clean, well-oxygenated, shallow water with sandy and gravelly substrate (18-26°C). Lab model organism. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Atributo | Barracuda-gigante | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Tamanho Mínimo do Aquário | — | 40 L |
| Temperatura | — | 18-24 |
| Faixa de pH | — | 6.0-8.0 |
| Nível de Cuidado | — | Easy |
| Temperamento | — | Peaceful |
Informações de Pesca
| Atributo | Barracuda-gigante | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Peixe Esportivo | Sim | Não |
| Classificação de Resistência | 7/10 | — |
| Recorde Mundial | — | — |
| Nível de Mercúrio | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Barracuda-gigante
Firm, lean white flesh with a mild flavor when small; larger individuals risk ciguatera fish poisoning and are generally avoided. Smaller fish eaten grilled or fried in the Caribbean.
Zebra Danio
Not consumed — a hardy ornamental aquarium fish notable for its horizontal blue-silver stripes and active schooling behavior; also a widely used laboratory model organism.
Species Overview
Barracuda-gigante
The great barracuda is a fearsome-looking predator found in tropical and subtropical oceans. With its torpedo-shaped body, pronounced underbite, and fang-like teeth, it can strike prey at speeds exceeding 58 km/h.
Zebra Danio
The zebrafish is a small cyprinid native to South Asia's freshwater streams. Its distinctive blue-and-gold horizontal stripes and hardy nature make it a popular aquarium fish. It is also the most widely used vertebrate model organism in genetic research.