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robalo riscado vs Wels Catfish

Morone saxatilis comparado com Silurus glanis

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo robalo riscado Wels Catfish
Nome Científico Morone saxatilis Silurus glanis
Ordem Perciformes Siluriformes
Família Moronidae Siluridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo robalo riscado Wels Catfish
Comprimento Máximo 200,0 cm 500,0 cm
Peso Máximo 57,0 kg 300,0 kg
Cor Silvery-white flanks with 7–8 continuous dark horizontal stripes running from gill plate to tail; back is olive-gray to greenish; belly white; spiny and soft dorsal fins separate and dusky. Dark olive-green to slate-gray back with irregular mottled marbling of darker blotches; flanks grade to olive-yellow; scaleless smooth skin; belly pale cream to yellowish-white; head broad and flat.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo robalo riscado Wels Catfish
Tipo de Água Freshwater & Saltwater Brackish
Faixa de Profundidade 30-?m 0-30m
Distribuição Geográfica Atlantic coast of North America from the St. Lawrence River south to the Gulf of Mexico. Anadromous; spawns in freshwater rivers like the Chesapeake Bay … Native to large river systems and lakes of central and eastern Europe from the Rhine basin east to the Caspian and Aral sea drainages. Introduced …
Habitat Estuaries Large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across Europe and Asia (Volga, Danube, Rhine, Ob). Inhabits deep, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Tolerates turbid water (15-25°C). Highly …

Informações de Pesca

Atributo robalo riscado Wels Catfish
Peixe Esportivo Sim Sim
Classificação de Resistência 7/10 9/10
Recorde Mundial — —
Nível de Mercúrio — —

Cuisine & Edibility

robalo riscado

Sweet, tender white flesh with moderate fat and a clean ocean flavor. Highly regarded on the East Coast; superb roasted whole, grilled as fillets, or pan-seared with butter.

Wels Catfish

Fatty, soft flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; quality improves from cold, clean water fish. Popular in Central European cuisines — commonly smoked, fried, or braised with vegetables.

Species Overview

robalo riscado

The striped bass is an anadromous species native to the Atlantic coast of North America. It migrates seasonally along the coast and up rivers to spawn, providing exceptional fishing from surf, boat, and shore.

Wels Catfish

The wels catfish is the largest freshwater fish in Europe, capable of exceeding 5 meters. Found in large rivers and lakes across the continent, it has been documented beaching itself to catch pigeons. It can live over 80 years.

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