Guppy vs Wahoo
Poecilia reticulata so sánh với Acanthocybium solandri
Taxonomy & Classification
| Thuộc tính | Guppy | Wahoo |
|---|---|---|
| Tên khoa học | Poecilia reticulata | Acanthocybium solandri |
| Bộ | Cyprinodontiformes | Scombriformes |
| Họ | Poeciliidae | Scombridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Thuộc tính | Guppy | Wahoo |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều dài tối đa | 6,0 cm | 250,0 cm |
| Cân nặng tối đa | 0,002 kg | 83,0 kg |
| Màu sắc | 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. | Iridescent dark blue-green back with a silvery-white belly; distinct blue or grey vertical tiger-like bars and spots along the flanks that fade quickly after death; fins dusky. |
Habitat & Environment
| Thuộc tính | Guppy | Wahoo |
|---|---|---|
| Loại nước | Brackish | Saltwater |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | — | 0-20m |
| Phân bố địa lý | 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 … | Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters of all major ocean basins. Favors clear offshore waters around oceanic islands, reef drop-offs, and current edges in the … |
| Môi trường sống | 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. | Pelagic |
Aquarium Suitability
| Thuộc tính | Guppy | Wahoo |
|---|---|---|
| Kích thước bể tối thiểu | 38 L | — |
| Nhiệt độ | 22-28 | — |
| Phạm vi pH | 6.8-7.8 | — |
| Mức độ chăm sóc | Easy | — |
| Tính cách | Peaceful | — |
Thông tin câu cá
| Thuộc tính | Guppy | Wahoo |
|---|---|---|
| Cá thể thao | Không | Có |
| Xếp hạng chiến đấu | — | 8/10 |
| Kỷ lục thế giới | — | — |
| Hàm lượng thủy ngân | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Wahoo
Delicate, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Among the finest-tasting sport fish; best grilled, seared, or served as ceviche to preserve its subtle flavor.
Species Overview
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.
Wahoo
The wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of 97 km/h. Its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and razor-sharp teeth make it an efficient pelagic predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.