Angelfish vs Латес
Pterophyllum scalare в сравнении с Lates calcarifer
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Angelfish | Латес |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Pterophyllum scalare | Lates calcarifer |
| Отряд | Cichliformes | Perciformes |
| Семейство | Cichlidae | Latidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Angelfish | Латес |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 15,0 cm | 200,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 0,03 kg | 60,0 kg |
| Окраска | Silver to pale gold body with four bold black vertical bars including one through the eye; tall triangular dorsal and ventral fins are translucent silver; domesticated forms include gold, black, and marbled variants. | Silver-grey to greenish-bronze flanks with a golden sheen under light; juveniles show a faint pale lateral stripe; operculum has a prominent dark margin and a small spine; fins clear to grayish. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Angelfish | Латес |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Диапазон глубин | — | 10-40m |
| Ареал обитания | Native to the Amazon River basin and associated river systems in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits densely vegetated floodplain swamps, flooded igapó forests, and slow … | Indo-West Pacific from the Persian Gulf and Indian subcontinent east to China, Japan, and Australia. Catadromous; spawns in coastal marine waters and juveniles ascend rivers … |
| Среда обитания | Slow-moving rivers and flooded forests of the Amazon basin, particularly white-water and clear-water rivers. Warm water (24-30°C); inhabits areas with submerged vegetation and driftwood. | Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| Характеристика | Angelfish | Латес |
|---|---|---|
| Минимальный объём аквариума | 190 L | — |
| Температура | 24-28 | — |
| Диапазон pH | 6.0-7.5 | — |
| Уровень сложности содержания | Moderate | — |
| Темперамент | Semi-Aggressive | — |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Angelfish | Латес |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Нет | Да |
| Боевой рейтинг | — | 8/10 |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Angelfish
Not consumed — a graceful ornamental cichlid valued for its triangular body shape and striking vertical banding; widely kept in freshwater community tanks.
Латес
Buttery, sweet flesh with large flakes, medium fat, and a clean finish. Revered across Asian and Australian cuisines; superb pan-fried, steamed with ginger, or baked whole.
Species Overview
Angelfish
The freshwater angelfish is a majestic cichlid with a laterally compressed body and long, flowing dorsal and anal fins. Native to the Amazon basin, it has been selectively bred into numerous color varieties including marble, koi, and platinum.
Латес
The barramundi is a large, catadromous predator native to the Indo-West Pacific. It is a protandrous hermaphrodite, beginning life as male and transitioning to female after several years. Highly prized in both sport fishing and aquaculture.