Brook Trout vs Guppy
Salvelinus fontinalis в сравнении с Poecilia reticulata
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Brook Trout | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Salvelinus fontinalis | Poecilia reticulata |
| Отряд | Salmoniformes | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Семейство | Salmonidae | Poeciliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Brook Trout | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 86,0 cm | 6,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 6,6 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Окраска | Olive-green back with distinctive worm-like yellowish vermiculations; flanks dotted with red spots ringed by blue halos; lower fins are orange-red with bold black and white leading edges. | Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Brook Trout | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater & Saltwater | Brackish |
| Диапазон глубин | 15-27m | — |
| Ареал обитания | Native to cold Appalachian streams and boreal rivers of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. Anadromous sea-run populations occur along the Atlantic coast; introduced … | Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every … |
| Среда обитания | Clear, cold mountain streams and lakes of eastern North America and the Great Lakes basin. Prefers cold, highly oxygenated water (8-18°C) over gravel and cobble. … | Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Характеристика | Brook Trout | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Минимальный объём аквариума | — | 38 L |
| Температура | — | 22-28 |
| Диапазон pH | — | 6.8-7.8 |
| Уровень сложности содержания | — | Easy |
| Темперамент | — | Peaceful |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Brook Trout | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Нет |
| Боевой рейтинг | 5/10 | — |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Brook Trout
Delicate, sweet flesh with a nutty, mild flavor; low fat and fine texture. One of the most prized freshwater eating fish in North America — best pan-fried simply in butter with herbs.
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Species Overview
Brook Trout
The brook trout is actually a char, native to cold, clean streams of eastern North America. Its olive-green body with distinctive worm-like markings (vermiculations) and red spots with blue halos make it one of the most beautiful freshwater fish.
Guppy
The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.