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Um Heckel Diskus (Symphysodon heckel) zu bestimmen, achten Sie auf diese Schlüsselmerkmale.

Körperliche Merkmale

Körperform

compressed

Färbung

Base coloration varies from reddish-brown to yellowish-brown, often with iridescent blue or green hues. Characterized by 9 prominent vertical stress bars, with the 5th bar (Heckel bar) being notably thicker and darker, extending from the dorsal fin to the anal fin. Fins often have red or blue edging. Wild specimens typically exhibit less vibrant coloration than captive-bred varieties.

Schuppentyp

ctenoid

Maulstellung

terminal

Besondere Merkmale

Prominent, thick 5th vertical bar (Heckel bar), More elongated body shape compared to other Discus species, Reddish-brown to yellowish-brown base color with iridescent blue/green sheen, Small, protractile mouth

Rückenflosse

Long and continuous, extending almost the entire length of the back, with 9-14 spines and 27-33 soft rays.

Schwanzflosse

Rounded to slightly emarginate caudal fin.

Brustflosse

Small and rounded, positioned low on the body.

Auffällige Flossen

Anal fin is long and continuous, mirroring the dorsal fin, with 9-14 spines and 27-33 soft rays. Pelvic fins are elongated and filamentous.

Bestimmungstipps

1. 1

   Heckel Bar

   The most definitive feature is the thick, dark, and prominent 5th vertical bar, which is significantly wider and darker than the other eight stress bars. This bar extends from the dorsal fin to the anal fin.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Compared to other Symphysodon species, S. heckel tends to have a slightly more elongated body, though still highly compressed and disc-shaped.

3. 3

   Coloration

   Wild Heckel Discus often display a more subdued reddish-brown to yellowish-brown base color, with iridescent blue or green highlights, especially on the head and fins. The red pigmentation is often more intense in the anal and dorsal fins.

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