Atlantic Salmon vs Discus
Salmo salar в сравнении с Symphysodon discus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Atlantic Salmon | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Salmo salar | Symphysodon discus |
| Отряд | Salmoniformes | Cichliformes |
| Семейство | Salmonidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Atlantic Salmon | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 150,0 cm | 20,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 46,8 kg | 0,25 kg |
| Окраска | Silvery flanks with a blue-green back; sea-run fish are nearly spotless with a few scattered X-shaped dark spots above the lateral line and pinkish-red tones at spawning. | Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant turquoise-blue wavy horizontal lines over a reddish-brown to orange-brown base; fins edged in vivid blue with red striping; wild forms show 9 dark vertical bars. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Atlantic Salmon | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater & Saltwater | Freshwater |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-210m | — |
| Ареал обитания | North Atlantic Ocean from northeastern North America to western Europe, including rivers of Canada, Norway, Iceland, and the British Isles. Anadromous populations spawn in cold, … | Restricted to the central Amazon River basin in Brazil, particularly around the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Prefers warm, soft, highly acidic … |
| Среда обитания | Neritic | Warm, blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin, particularly the Rio Negro and tributaries. Prefers soft, acidic water (pH 4.5-6.5, 26-31°C) with driftwood and minimal current. … |
Aquarium Suitability
| Характеристика | Atlantic Salmon | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Минимальный объём аквариума | — | 250 L |
| Температура | — | 26-30 |
| Диапазон pH | — | 5.0-7.0 |
| Уровень сложности содержания | — | Difficult |
| Темперамент | — | Peaceful |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Atlantic Salmon | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Нет |
| Боевой рейтинг | 8/10 | — |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Atlantic Salmon
Rich, buttery flesh with high omega-3 fat content and a distinctly full flavor. Versatile in the kitchen — superb grilled, poached, smoked, or served raw as sashimi.
Discus
Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.
Species Overview
Atlantic Salmon
The Atlantic salmon is an anadromous species that migrates from the ocean to freshwater rivers to spawn. Renowned among fly fishers, it is also one of the most important farmed fish species globally.
Discus
The discus is often called the 'King of the Aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and stunning color patterns. Native to the Amazon floodplains, it requires warm, soft, acidic water and feeds its fry with a mucus secretion from its skin.
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