Greater Amberjack vs Guppy
Seriola dumerili comparado com Poecilia reticulata
Taxonomy & Classification
| Atributo | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Nome Científico | Seriola dumerili | Poecilia reticulata |
| Ordem | Carangiformes | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Família | Carangidae | Poeciliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Atributo | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Comprimento Máximo | 200,0 cm | 6,0 cm |
| Peso Máximo | 80,6 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Cor | Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin. | Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored. |
Habitat & Environment
| Atributo | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Tipo de Água | Saltwater | Brackish |
| Faixa de Profundidade | 1-385m | — |
| Distribuição Geográfica | Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil … | Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every … |
| Habitat | Pelagic, coral reefs | Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Atributo | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Tamanho Mínimo do Aquário | — | 38 L |
| Temperatura | — | 22-28 |
| Faixa de pH | — | 6.8-7.8 |
| Nível de Cuidado | — | Easy |
| Temperamento | — | Peaceful |
Informações de Pesca
| Atributo | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Peixe Esportivo | Sim | Não |
| Classificação de Resistência | 9/10 | — |
| Recorde Mundial | — | — |
| Nível de Mercúrio | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Greater Amberjack
Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Species Overview
Greater Amberjack
The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
Guppy
The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.