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Körperliche Merkmale

Körperform

torpedo

Färbung

The Huchen has a long, cylindrical, and streamlined body. Its back is typically reddish-brown to greyish-green, fading to a silvery-white belly. The flanks are adorned with numerous small, irregular dark spots, often X- or crescent-shaped, which are more pronounced in younger individuals and can be less distinct in older, larger fish. The fins are generally greyish-brown.

Schuppentyp

cycloid

Maulstellung

terminal

Besondere Merkmale

Large, elongated, and powerful body., Relatively small head compared to body size., Large mouth extending beyond the posterior margin of the eye., Numerous sharp, conical teeth., Small, deeply embedded scales., Adipose fin present (characteristic of salmonids).

Rückenflosse

Single, relatively small dorsal fin located mid-body, with 3-5 unbranched and 8-10 branched rays.

Schwanzflosse

Large, powerful, and slightly forked caudal fin, well-suited for strong swimming.

Brustflosse

Moderately sized pectoral fins, positioned low on the body.

Auffällige Flossen

Small adipose fin present between the dorsal and caudal fins.

Bestimmungstipps

1. 1

   Size and Body Shape

   Huchen are exceptionally large salmonids, often exceeding 1 meter (3.3 feet) in length and weighing over 10 kg (22 lbs). Their body is torpedo-shaped, robust, and muscular.

2. 2

   Coloration and Spots

   Distinguished by a reddish-brown to greyish-green back, silvery flanks, and a white belly. The flanks are covered with characteristic small, irregular dark spots, often X- or crescent-shaped, which are a key identifier.

3. 3

   Head and Mouth

   Possesses a relatively small head for its body size, but a very large mouth extending well past the eye, armed with numerous sharp teeth.

4. 4

   Adipose Fin

   Like all salmonids, it has a small, fleshy adipose fin between the dorsal and caudal fins.

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