Arapaima vs Red Sea Bream
Arapaima gigas в сравнении с Pagrus major
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Red Sea Bream |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Arapaima gigas | Pagrus major |
| Отряд | Osteoglossiformes | Perciformes |
| Семейство | Arapaimidae | Sparidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Red Sea Bream |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 450,0 cm | 100,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 200,0 kg | 9,7 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. | Pale rose-pink to silver-pink overall body with small iridescent blue spots on scales above the lateral line; bright pink-red dorsal fin; characteristic dark smudge at the dorsal fin origin in juveniles. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Red Sea Bream |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Диапазон глубин | — | 10-200m |
| 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 … | Northwestern Pacific from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to southern Japan and the Philippines. Inhabits coastal rocky reefs, sandy bays, and brackish-edge habitats … |
| 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. … | Shallow coastal waters and bays of the western Pacific, from Japan to Southeast Asia. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates at 10-200m depth. Coastal and semi-pelagic; … |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Arapaima | Red Sea Bream |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Да |
| Боевой рейтинг | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| 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.
Red Sea Bream
Prized in Japanese cuisine as 'tai'; delicate, sweet white flesh with a clean oceanic taste and low fat. Excellent grilled whole, steamed, or served as sashimi on celebratory occasions.
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.
Red Sea Bream
The red sea bream, known as 'tai' in Japan, is considered the king of fish in Japanese cuisine. It holds deep cultural significance and is traditionally served at celebrations. Its delicate white flesh is prized for sashimi and sushi.