Greater Amberjack vs Guppy
Seriola dumerili в сравнении с Poecilia reticulata
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Seriola dumerili | Poecilia reticulata |
| Отряд | Carangiformes | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Семейство | Carangidae | Poeciliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 200,0 cm | 6,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 80,6 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Окраска | Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the 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 | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Saltwater | Brackish |
| Диапазон глубин | 1-385m | — |
| Ареал обитания | Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil … | 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 | Pelagic, coral reefs | 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 | Greater Amberjack | 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 | Greater Amberjack | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Нет |
| Боевой рейтинг | 9/10 | — |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Greater Amberjack
Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Species Overview
Greater Amberjack
The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
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.