Atlantic Cod vs Zebra Danio
Gadus morhua в сравнении с Danio rerio
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Atlantic Cod | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Gadus morhua | Danio rerio |
| Отряд | Gadiformes | Cypriniformes |
| Семейство | Gadidae | Danionidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Atlantic Cod | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 200,0 cm | 5,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 96,0 kg | 0,001 kg |
| Окраска | Brown to olive-green or grayish back densely speckled with small pale spots; pale lateral line clearly visible; belly white to cream; three distinct dorsal fins and two anal fins are yellowish-tan. | Silver to pale gold body with five continuous horizontal royal-blue stripes running from gill to tail tip, including through the fins; belly silvery-white; fins clear with blue-gold striping. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Atlantic Cod | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Saltwater | Freshwater |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-600m | — |
| Ареал обитания | North Atlantic from the Labrador Sea and Grand Banks of Newfoundland east to Iceland, Norway, and the Barents Sea. Historically abundant on the Georges and … | Native to the Ganges and Brahmaputra river basins of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Inhabits fast-flowing hill streams, rice paddies, and shallow ponds across the … |
| Среда обитания | Neritic, estuaries | Fast-flowing, clear mountain streams of the Ganges-Brahmaputra region, India and Bangladesh. Clean, well-oxygenated, shallow water with sandy and gravelly substrate (18-26°C). Lab model organism. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Характеристика | Atlantic Cod | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Минимальный объём аквариума | — | 40 L |
| Температура | — | 18-24 |
| Диапазон pH | — | 6.0-8.0 |
| Уровень сложности содержания | — | Easy |
| Темперамент | — | Peaceful |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Atlantic Cod | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Нет |
| Боевой рейтинг | — | — |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Atlantic Cod
Iconic mild white flesh, low fat, and a flaky texture; the backbone of fish-and-chips and salt cod traditions worldwide. Currently Vulnerable; sustainable sourcing is strongly recommended.
Zebra Danio
Not consumed — a hardy ornamental aquarium fish notable for its horizontal blue-silver stripes and active schooling behavior; also a widely used laboratory model organism.
Species Overview
Atlantic Cod
The Atlantic cod is one of the most historically important commercial fish species. Its mild, flaky white flesh has been a staple food in Europe for centuries. Overfishing caused the collapse of the Grand Banks fishery in 1992.
Zebra Danio
The zebrafish is a small cyprinid native to South Asia's freshwater streams. Its distinctive blue-and-gold horizontal stripes and hardy nature make it a popular aquarium fish. It is also the most widely used vertebrate model organism in genetic research.
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