Discus vs Red Drum
Symphysodon discus в сравнении с Sciaenops ocellatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Discus | Red Drum |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Symphysodon discus | Sciaenops ocellatus |
| Отряд | Cichliformes | Perciformes |
| Семейство | Cichlidae | Sciaenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Discus | Red Drum |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 20,0 cm | 155,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 0,25 kg | 45,0 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. | Coppery-bronze to reddish-orange flanks with a characteristic black eyespot at the upper tail base; back is darker bronze-olive; belly pale to silvery; fins match body tone with dusky margins. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Discus | Red Drum |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Freshwater | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Диапазон глубин | — | 10-?m |
| 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 … | Western North Atlantic from Massachusetts south through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Adults favor open nearshore reefs and coastal surf zones while juveniles inhabit … |
| 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. … | Estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| Характеристика | Discus | Red Drum |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Red Drum |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Red Drum
Firm, white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and moderate fat; smaller fish (under 27 inches) are the best table size. Famous as 'blackened redfish' — a Louisiana Cajun culinary classic.
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.
Red Drum
The red drum, or redfish, is an iconic inshore game fish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Identified by the distinctive black spot at the base of its tail, it feeds by tipping head-down in shallow water, exposing its copper-colored tail.