Sådan identificerer du Brandbrasse

For at identificere Brandbrasse (Diplodus vulgaris) skal du se på disse nøglekendetegn.

Fysiske karakteristika

Kropsform

compressed

Farvetegning

Silvery-grey body, often with a yellowish tint on the flanks. The most distinguishing feature is the presence of two prominent, broad black vertical bands: one just behind the head, passing through the operculum, and another on the caudal peduncle, just before the caudal fin. Fins are generally translucent or slightly dusky.

Skæltype

ctenoid

Mundens placering

terminal

Kendetegn

Two prominent black vertical bands: one behind the head and one on the caudal peduncle., Small, protractile mouth with incisor-like teeth at the front and molar-like teeth at the sides., Relatively large eyes.

Rygfinne

Single dorsal fin with 11-12 spines and 13-16 soft rays.

Halefinne

Forked caudal fin.

Brystfinne

Long and pointed pectoral fins.

Karakteristiske finner

Anal fin with 3 spines and 12-14 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic.

Identifikationstips

1. 1

   Black Bands

   The presence of two distinct, broad black vertical bands is the most reliable identification feature. One is located behind the head, and the other on the caudal peduncle.

2. 2

   Body Shape and Color

   A silvery-grey, compressed body with a slightly yellowish hue on the flanks. The overall body shape is typical of sea breams.

3. 3

   Mouth and Teeth

   Observe the small, slightly protractile mouth with incisor-like teeth at the front, used for scraping, and molar-like teeth on the sides, used for crushing shells.

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