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Körperliche Merkmale

Körperform

elongated

Färbung

Dorsal surface is typically silvery-grey to greenish-grey, fading to bright silver on the flanks and belly. Fins are generally dusky or yellowish, sometimes with darker margins. Lacks distinct spots or bars on the body.

Schuppentyp

ctenoid

Maulstellung

superior

Besondere Merkmale

Elongated, fusiform body, Large mouth extending to or beyond the posterior margin of the eye, Two prominent canine-like teeth at the tip of the upper jaw, Absence of spots or bars on the body, Lateral line slightly arched anteriorly, then straight to the caudal fin

Rückenflosse

Two dorsal fins; the first is spiny (typically 9-11 spines), and the second is soft-rayed (1 spine, 25-29 soft rays). The two fins are distinctly separated.

Schwanzflosse

Truncate to slightly emarginate caudal fin.

Brustflosse

Relatively long pectoral fins, reaching about halfway to the anus.

Auffällige Flossen

Anal fin with 2 spines and 9-11 soft rays. Pelvic fins thoracic.

Bestimmungstipps

1. 1

   Body Coloration

   Look for a uniformly silvery body without any distinct spots or bars, which helps differentiate it from other Cynoscion species.

2. 2

   Mouth and Teeth

   Observe the large mouth with two prominent canine-like teeth at the front of the upper jaw. The mouth extends to or beyond the eye.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fins

   Note the two distinctly separated dorsal fins: a spiny anterior fin and a soft-rayed posterior fin.

4. 4

   Lateral Line

   The lateral line is slightly arched over the pectoral fin, then runs straight to the caudal fin.

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