Mahi-mahi vs Zebra Danio
Coryphaena hippurus в сравнении с Danio rerio
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Coryphaena hippurus | Danio rerio |
| Отряд | Carangiformes | Cypriniformes |
| Семейство | Coryphaenidae | Danionidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 210,0 cm | 5,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 40,0 kg | 0,001 kg |
| Окраска | Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death. | Silver to pale gold body with five continuous horizontal royal-blue stripes running from gill to tail tip, including through the fins; belly silvery-white; fins clear with blue-gold striping. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Saltwater | Freshwater |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-85m | — |
| Ареал обитания | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline … | Native to the Ganges and Brahmaputra river basins of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Inhabits fast-flowing hill streams, rice paddies, and shallow ponds across the … |
| Среда обитания | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs | Fast-flowing, clear mountain streams of the Ganges-Brahmaputra region, India and Bangladesh. Clean, well-oxygenated, shallow water with sandy and gravelly substrate (18-26°C). Lab model organism. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Минимальный объём аквариума | — | 40 L |
| Температура | — | 18-24 |
| Диапазон pH | — | 6.0-8.0 |
| Уровень сложности содержания | — | Easy |
| Темперамент | — | Peaceful |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Нет |
| Боевой рейтинг | 7/10 | — |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Mahi-mahi
Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.
Zebra Danio
Not consumed — a hardy ornamental aquarium fish notable for its horizontal blue-silver stripes and active schooling behavior; also a widely used laboratory model organism.
Species Overview
Mahi-mahi
The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.
Zebra Danio
The zebrafish is a small cyprinid native to South Asia's freshwater streams. Its distinctive blue-and-gold horizontal stripes and hardy nature make it a popular aquarium fish. It is also the most widely used vertebrate model organism in genetic research.