Sådan identificerer du Grass Carp

For at identificere Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) skal du se på disse nøglekendetegn.

Fysiske karakteristika

Kropsform

torpedo

Farvetegning

Dorsal side is typically dark olive to brownish-green, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. Scales often have a darker edge, creating a cross-hatched pattern. Fins are generally dusky or translucent.

Skæltype

cycloid

Mundens placering

terminal

Kendetegn

Elongated, cylindrical body, Large, cycloid scales, Terminal mouth without barbels, Short dorsal fin, Pharyngeal teeth arranged in two rows (2,4-4,2 formula) adapted for grinding plant material

Rygfinne

Short, with 3 unbranched and 7-8 branched rays. Originates slightly anterior to the pelvic fin origin.

Halefinne

Deeply forked, symmetrical lobes.

Brystfinne

Relatively short, positioned low on the body.

Karakteristiske finner

All fins are relatively small in proportion to the body size, lacking spines.

Identifikationstips

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Look for a torpedo-shaped, elongated body, characteristic of a fast-swimming fish.

2. 2

   Coloration

   Observe the dark olive-green to brownish back fading to silvery sides and belly. Scales often have a darker outline.

3. 3

   Mouth

   Note the terminal mouth (at the very front of the head) without any barbels (whisker-like sensory organs).

4. 4

   Dorsal Fin

   The dorsal fin is relatively short and originates slightly in front of the pelvic fins.

5. 5

   Scales

   Large, cycloid scales are prominent and easily visible.

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