Arapaima vs Neon Tetra
Arapaima gigas so sánh với Paracheirodon innesi
Taxonomy & Classification
| Thuộc tính | Arapaima | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Tên khoa học | Arapaima gigas | Paracheirodon innesi |
| Bộ | Osteoglossiformes | Characiformes |
| Họ | Arapaimidae | Characidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Thuộc tính | Arapaima | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều dài tối đa | 450,0 cm | 3,0 cm |
| Cân nặng tối đa | 200,0 kg | 0,001 kg |
| Màu sắc | Dark olive-gray to grayish-black back with large scales that become vivid red-orange with black borders on the posterior flanks; belly pale cream; caudal fin reddish and rounded. | Electric iridescent blue-green stripe from eye to adipose fin; vivid red stripe from mid-body to tail base; back olive-brown; belly silvery-white; all fins transparent and colorless. |
Habitat & Environment
| Thuộc tính | Arapaima | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Loại nước | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | — | — |
| Phân bố địa lý | Restricted to the Amazon River basin in Brazil, Peru, Guyana, and Bolivia. Inhabits flooded várzea lakes, oxbows, and large river channels; surfaces frequently to breathe … | Native to blackwater tributaries of the upper Amazon River basin in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. Inhabits slow, acidic, tannin-stained streams and flooded forest areas in … |
| Môi trường sống | Floodplain lakes (várzea) and large river channels of the Amazon basin. Slow-moving, shallow, warm freshwater (26-30°C). An obligate air-breather; rises to surface to gulp air. … | Warm, soft-water rivers and streams of the upper Amazon and Perú in South America. Prefers slow-moving blackwater with dense vegetation (pH 5.5-7.5, 20-26°C). Dense schooling … |
Aquarium Suitability
| Thuộc tính | Arapaima | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Kích thước bể tối thiểu | — | 40 L |
| Nhiệt độ | — | 20-26 |
| Phạm vi pH | — | 6.0-7.0 |
| Mức độ chăm sóc | — | Easy |
| Tính cách | — | Peaceful |
Thông tin câu cá
| Thuộc tính | Arapaima | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Cá thể thao | Có | Không |
| Xếp hạng chiến đấu | 10/10 | — |
| Kỷ lục thế giới | — | — |
| Hàm lượng thủy ngân | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Arapaima
Large, firm white fillets with a mild, clean flavor and low fat; historically a staple protein in Amazonian communities. Often salted and dried; sustainable harvest is tightly regulated.
Neon Tetra
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species kept for its vivid iridescent stripe and peaceful schooling behavior.
Species Overview
Arapaima
The arapaima is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 4.5 meters. An obligate air-breather, it must surface every 10-20 minutes to gulp air. Its tongue is bony and used to crush prey against the roof of its mouth.
Neon Tetra
The neon tetra is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish, known for its iridescent blue and red horizontal stripes. Native to blackwater streams of the Amazon basin, it thrives in schools of six or more.