Sådan identificerer du Saithe

For at identificere Saithe (Pollachius virens) skal du se på disse nøglekendetegn.

Fysiske karakteristika

Kropsform

torpedo

Farvetegning

Dorsal side is typically dark greenish-brown to black, fading to a silvery-grey on the flanks and a white belly. The coloration can vary slightly with habitat depth and diet.

Skæltype

cycloid

Mundens placering

terminal

Kendetegn

Straight, pale lateral line that is distinctly lighter than the body color and does not curve significantly over the pectoral fin., Absence of a barbel on the chin (unlike Atlantic Cod or Haddock)., Three dorsal fins and two anal fins, characteristic of the Gadidae family., Large eyes relative to head size., Slightly protruding lower jaw.

Rygfinne

Three distinct dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin is short, the second is longer, and the third is the longest, tapering towards the caudal fin.

Halefinne

Forked caudal fin, indicative of a fast-swimming pelagic species.

Brystfinne

Relatively large and pointed pectoral fins, positioned low on the body.

Karakteristiske finner

Two distinct anal fins, mirroring the shape and position of the second and third dorsal fins.

Identifikationstips

1. 1

   Lateral Line

   The most reliable distinguishing feature is the straight, pale lateral line, which contrasts sharply with the dark body color. This line does not curve upwards over the pectoral fin, unlike Atlantic Cod.

2. 2

   Chin Barbel

   Absence of a chin barbel. This immediately differentiates it from Atlantic Cod (which has a prominent barbel) and Haddock (which has a small barbel).

3. 3

   Coloration

   Generally darker overall body color (dark green to black dorsally) compared to the mottled brown/green of Atlantic Cod or the silvery-grey of Haddock with its distinctive black spot.

4. 4

   Body Shape

   More streamlined and torpedo-shaped than the more robust, deeper-bodied Atlantic Cod.

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