Arapaima vs Cherry Barb
Arapaima gigas в сравнении с Puntius titteya
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Arapaima gigas | Puntius titteya |
| Отряд | Osteoglossiformes | Cypriniformes |
| Семейство | Arapaimidae | Cyprinidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Vulnerable |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 450,0 cm | 5,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 200,0 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Окраска | Dark olive-gray to grayish-black back with large scales that become vivid red-orange with black borders on the posterior flanks; belly pale cream; caudal fin reddish and rounded. | Males are vivid cherry-red over the entire body with a dark mid-lateral stripe from snout to tail; females are pale golden-olive with the same dark stripe; fins reddish to clear. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| Диапазон глубин | — | — |
| Ареал обитания | Restricted to the Amazon River basin in Brazil, Peru, Guyana, and Bolivia. Inhabits flooded várzea lakes, oxbows, and large river channels; surfaces frequently to breathe … | Endemic to the Kelani River basin in southwestern Sri Lanka. Restricted to shaded, slow-flowing forest streams and small tributaries with dense riparian vegetation; population has … |
| Среда обитания | Floodplain lakes (várzea) and large river channels of the Amazon basin. Slow-moving, shallow, warm freshwater (26-30°C). An obligate air-breather; rises to surface to gulp air. … | Clear, fast-flowing streams of Sri Lanka and southwestern India. Shallow, oxygen-rich, cool mountain streams (22-26°C) over gravel substrates. Dense riparian vegetation provides cover. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Минимальный объём аквариума | — | 60 L |
| Температура | — | 23-27 |
| Диапазон pH | — | 6.0-8.0 |
| Уровень сложности содержания | — | Easy |
| Темперамент | — | Peaceful |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Cherry Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Нет |
| Боевой рейтинг | 10/10 | — |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Arapaima
Large, firm white fillets with a mild, clean flavor and low fat; historically a staple protein in Amazonian communities. Often salted and dried; sustainable harvest is tightly regulated.
Cherry Barb
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium fish listed as Vulnerable in the wild; kept for its cherry-red coloration and peaceful schooling nature.
Species Overview
Arapaima
The arapaima is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 4.5 meters. An obligate air-breather, it must surface every 10-20 minutes to gulp air. Its tongue is bony and used to crush prey against the roof of its mouth.
Cherry Barb
The cherry barb is a small, colorful fish native to Sri Lanka's shaded forest streams. Males develop an intense cherry-red coloration during breeding. Listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and over-collection for the aquarium trade.