Common Snook vs Guppy
Centropomus undecimalis в сравнении с Poecilia reticulata
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Common Snook | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Centropomus undecimalis | Poecilia reticulata |
| Отряд | Carangaria/misc | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Семейство | Centropomidae | Poeciliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Common Snook | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 140,0 cm | 6,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 24,3 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Окраска | Pale golden-olive to grayish-brown back with silvery flanks; a bold black lateral stripe runs from the operculum to the tail; belly pale yellow-white; fins are yellowish with a dusky posterior dorsal fin. | 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 | Common Snook | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater & Saltwater | Brackish |
| Диапазон глубин | ?-22m | — |
| Ареал обитания | Western Atlantic from South Carolina south through the Gulf of Mexico, entire Caribbean, and along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Central America to Brazil. … | 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 | Neritic, estuaries | 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 | Common Snook | 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 | Common Snook | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Нет |
| Боевой рейтинг | 8/10 | — |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Common Snook
Sweet, firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat and large flakes. Highly regarded as table fare in Florida and the Caribbean; excellent grilled, blackened, or pan-seared.
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Species Overview
Common Snook
The common snook is a prized inshore game fish found in tropical western Atlantic waters. It is highly sensitive to cold water and cannot survive temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius. Its lateral line is distinctive — a bold black stripe.
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.