Atlantic Bluefin Tuna vs Большая барракуда
Thunnus thynnus в сравнении с Sphyraena barracuda
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Atlantic Bluefin Tuna | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Thunnus thynnus | Sphyraena barracuda |
| Отряд | Scombriformes | Perciformes |
| Семейство | Scombridae | Sphyraenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Atlantic Bluefin Tuna | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 458,0 cm | 200,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 680,0 kg | 50,0 kg |
| Окраска | Dark metallic blue-black back with a bright silvery-white lower belly; upper flanks show iridescent blue and green tones; short yellow finlets have black margins; second dorsal and pectoral fins dark. | Steel-gray to dark gunmetal-blue back with a pale silvery-white belly; scattered irregular dark blotches on the lower flanks; tail fin is grayish with whitish tips on both lobes. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Atlantic Bluefin Tuna | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-985m | 0-100m |
| Ареал обитания | North Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean north to Norway and Iceland, including the Mediterranean and Black seas. Two spawning populations: western … | Circumtropical in shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Frequents coral reefs, seagrass beds, and estuaries from Florida and the Caribbean to … |
| Среда обитания | Open ocean in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea. Highly migratory, ranging from temperate to subtropical surface waters (0-100m, optimum 15-25°C). Aggregates seasonally to feed … | Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Atlantic Bluefin Tuna | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Да |
| Боевой рейтинг | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
The pinnacle of raw fish dining — intensely rich, fatty tuna-o-toro with deep red color and buttery, umami-forward flavor. Commands the highest prices globally in Japanese sushi markets.
Большая барракуда
Firm, lean white flesh with a mild flavor when small; larger individuals risk ciguatera fish poisoning and are generally avoided. Smaller fish eaten grilled or fried in the Caribbean.
Species Overview
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
The Atlantic bluefin tuna is one of the largest bony fish, capable of crossing the Atlantic in under 60 days. A single specimen has sold for over $3 million at Tokyo's fish market. It can maintain a body temperature above the surrounding water.
Большая барракуда
The great barracuda is a fearsome-looking predator found in tropical and subtropical oceans. With its torpedo-shaped body, pronounced underbite, and fang-like teeth, it can strike prey at speeds exceeding 58 km/h.
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