Kuidas tuvastada Chub

Kala Chub (Leuciscus cephalus) tuvastamiseks jälgi neid võtmetunnuseid.

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Keha kuju

torpedo

Värvus

Dorsal side is typically dark greenish-brown to grey, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. Fins are generally dark, often with a reddish tinge, especially the anal and pectoral fins. Scales have dark margins, creating a reticulated pattern.

Soomuse tüüp

cycloid

Suu asend

terminal

Eristuvad tunnused

Large, broad head with a wide, terminal mouth., Large, cycloid scales, typically 40-46 along the lateral line., Robust, cylindrical body, slightly compressed laterally., Convex dorsal fin and concave caudal fin.

Seljauim

Short, with 2-3 unbranched and 7-9 branched rays. Originates slightly behind the pelvic fin origin.

Sabauim

Deeply forked, with pointed lobes.

Rinnauim

Relatively short, with 15-18 rays.

Eristuvad uimed

Anal fin is short with 2-3 unbranched and 7-9 branched rays, convexly rounded or slightly emarginate. Pelvic fins are located abdominally.

Tuvastusnõuanded

1. 1

   Head and Mouth

   Look for a noticeably large, broad head with a wide, terminal mouth. The mouth is not underslung or upturned.

2. 2

   Scales

   Observe the relatively large scales, typically 40-46 along the lateral line, often with distinct dark margins creating a net-like pattern.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Note the robust, cylindrical body, which is less compressed than many other cyprinids.

4. 4

   Fin Coloration

   While variable, the anal and pectoral fins often have a reddish or orange tinge, especially in larger specimens.

Uuri lähemalt: Chub