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Körperliche Merkmale

Körperform

torpedo

Färbung

Varies by species and habitat, but generally golden, bronze, or silvery-grey on the dorsal side, fading to lighter shades on the flanks and belly. Fins can be yellowish, reddish, or dusky.

Schuppentyp

cycloid

Maulstellung

subterminal

Besondere Merkmale

Large, thick scales, Prominent, fleshy lips, Two pairs of barbels (rostral and maxillary), Deep, muscular body, Large, powerful caudal fin

Rückenflosse

Single, tall dorsal fin with a strong, often serrated, bony spine followed by soft rays. Typically 1 unbranched ray and 8-9 branched rays.

Schwanzflosse

Deeply forked, powerful caudal fin, essential for navigating strong currents.

Brustflosse

Well-developed, positioned low on the body.

Auffällige Flossen

Pelvic fins are abdominal. Anal fin is relatively short with 3 unbranched and 5 branched rays. The strong dorsal spine is a key characteristic.

Bestimmungstipps

1. 1

   Barbels

   Presence of two pairs of prominent barbels around the mouth is a key identifier for the genus Tor.

2. 2

   Scales

   Large, cycloid scales are characteristic. The number of lateral line scales can help differentiate species.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin Spine

   The strong, often serrated, bony spine at the front of the dorsal fin is a distinguishing feature.

4. 4

   Body Shape and Size

   Their robust, torpedo-shaped body and potential for very large size (up to 2.7 meters and over 50 kg in some species) are indicative.

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