Атлантический гигантский групер vs Tarpon
Epinephelus itajara в сравнении с Megalops atlanticus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Атлантический гигантский групер | Tarpon |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Epinephelus itajara | Megalops atlanticus |
| Отряд | Perciformes/Serranoidei | Elopiformes |
| Семейство | Epinephelidae | Megalopidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Атлантический гигантский групер | Tarpon |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 250,0 cm | 250,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 363,0 kg | 161,0 kg |
| Окраска | Yellow-brown to olive-green body densely covered with small dark brown spots and irregular blotches; 3–4 faint pale vertical bands on the flanks; juveniles show bolder contrasting yellow and black stripes. | Brilliant chrome-silver flanks with large, plate-like reflective scales producing a mirror-like sheen; back is dark blue-green; fins clear to dusky with elongated dorsal ray. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Атлантический гигантский групер | Tarpon |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Saltwater | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-100m | 0-40m |
| Ареал обитания | Tropical western Atlantic from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico through the Caribbean Sea to Brazil, and eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California to … | Western and eastern Atlantic from Virginia south through the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and along the South American coast to Brazil; also West Africa. … |
| Среда обитания | Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries | Coral reefs, estuaries |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Атлантический гигантский групер | Tarpon |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Да |
| Боевой рейтинг | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Атлантический гигантский групер
Firm, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor; harvest is heavily restricted or banned throughout most of its range due to Vulnerable status. Catch-and-release strongly encouraged.
Tarpon
Bony flesh with a strong, somewhat coarse texture; rarely eaten in modern sport fishing. Primarily catch-and-release; not commonly consumed due to bones and Vulnerable status.
Species Overview
Атлантический гигантский групер
The goliath grouper is the largest grouper in the Atlantic Ocean. This massive reef dweller can swallow prey whole and produces a distinctive booming sound by contracting its swim bladder to ward off intruders.
Tarpon
The tarpon is often called the 'Silver King' for its large mirror-like scales and acrobatic leaps. This ancient species has existed for over 100 million years and can breathe air using a modified swim bladder.