Discus vs Большая барракуда
Symphysodon discus в сравнении с Sphyraena barracuda
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Discus | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Symphysodon discus | Sphyraena barracuda |
| Отряд | Cichliformes | Perciformes |
| Семейство | Cichlidae | Sphyraenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Discus | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 20,0 cm | 200,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 0,25 kg | 50,0 kg |
| Окраска | 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. | 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 | Discus | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Диапазон глубин | — | 0-100m |
| Ареал обитания | 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 … | 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 | 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. … | Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| Характеристика | Discus | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Минимальный объём аквариума | 250 L | — |
| Температура | 26-30 | — |
| Диапазон pH | 5.0-7.0 | — |
| Уровень сложности содержания | Difficult | — |
| Темперамент | Peaceful | — |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Discus | Большая барракуда |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Нет | Да |
| Боевой рейтинг | — | 7/10 |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Discus
Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.
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
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.
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.