Chinook Salmon vs Guppy
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha в сравнении с Poecilia reticulata
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Chinook Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha | Poecilia reticulata |
| Отряд | Salmoniformes | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Семейство | Salmonidae | Poeciliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Chinook Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 150,0 cm | 6,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 61,4 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Окраска | Ocean phase is deep blue-green back with silvery flanks and white belly; irregular black spots on the back, dorsal fin, and both lobes of the tail; spawning adults turn dark red to olive-brown. | 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 | Chinook Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater & Saltwater | Brackish |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-375m | — |
| Ареал обитания | Pacific Rim from California and Oregon north through Alaska and the Aleutian Islands to the Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan, and Korea. Anadromous runs use major river … | 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 | Anadromous; spawns in cold, clear rivers of the Pacific Coast (Alaska to California). Adults spend 1-5 years in the Pacific Ocean before returning to natal … | 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 | Chinook Salmon | 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 | Chinook Salmon | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Нет |
| Боевой рейтинг | 8/10 | — |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Chinook Salmon
The largest Pacific salmon; exceptionally rich, fatty flesh with deep orange-red color and a full, buttery flavor. Superb grilled, smoked, or cured; the benchmark of Pacific salmon quality.
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Species Overview
Chinook Salmon
The chinook salmon, also known as king salmon, is the largest of the Pacific salmon species. It undertakes epic migrations from the ocean to its natal river to spawn once before dying, providing nutrients to the entire watershed ecosystem.
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.
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