Atlantic Sailfish vs Большая барракуда
Istiophorus platypterus в сравнении с Sphyraena barracuda
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Atlantic Sailfish | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Istiophorus platypterus | Sphyraena barracuda |
| Отряд | Istiophoriformes | Perciformes |
| Семейство | Istiophoridae | Sphyraenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Atlantic Sailfish | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 340,0 cm | 200,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 100,0 kg | 50,0 kg |
| Окраска | Dark cobalt-blue back and upper flanks with silver-white belly; iconic tall sail-like dorsal fin is cobalt-blue adorned with small round black spots; flanks show faint pale iridescent vertical bars when excited. | 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 Sailfish | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-200m | 0-100m |
| Ареал обитания | Tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the West African coast; closely related forms occur throughout the Indo-Pacific. Prefers … | 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 | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs | Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Atlantic Sailfish | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Да |
| Боевой рейтинг | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Atlantic Sailfish
Firm, mildly flavored flesh similar to marlin; primarily a catch-and-release sport fish. Edible when smoked or grilled but rarely targeted for food; sport anglers typically release it.
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 Sailfish
The sailfish is the fastest fish in the ocean, reaching speeds up to 110 km/h. Its enormous dorsal fin, or 'sail,' can be raised to herd baitfish. When hooked, it performs spectacular tail-walking displays across the water surface.
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.