Kuidas tuvastada Flathead Grey Mullet

Kala Flathead Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus) tuvastamiseks jälgi neid võtmetunnuseid.

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Keha kuju

torpedo

Värvus

Dorsal side is typically olive-green to bluish-grey, fading to silvery sides and a white belly. Often has 6-7 faint longitudinal stripes along the sides, which may be more prominent in younger individuals.

Soomuse tüüp

cycloid

Suu asend

terminal

Eristuvad tunnused

Flattened head with a small, terminal mouth., Prominent adipose eyelid covering most of the eye, leaving only a vertical slit for the pupil., Two widely separated dorsal fins., Large, cycloid scales.

Seljauim

Two distinct dorsal fins; the first with 4 strong, rigid spines, and the second with 8-9 soft rays. The first dorsal fin originates anterior to the pelvic fins.

Sabauim

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Rinnauim

Short, high-set pectoral fins, typically with 16-18 rays.

Eristuvad uimed

Pelvic fins are abdominal, located well behind the pectoral fins, with 1 spine and 5 soft rays.

Tuvastusnõuanded

1. 1

   Adipose Eyelid

   Look for the distinctive fatty eyelid that covers most of the eye, leaving only a vertical slit for the pupil. This is a key identifier for Mugil cephalus.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fins

   Note the two widely separated dorsal fins. The first is spiny and the second is soft-rayed. The origin of the first dorsal fin is anterior to the pelvic fins.

3. 3

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Observe the robust, cylindrical body and the flattened head. The coloration is typically dark olive-green to bluish-grey dorsally, silvery on the sides, and white ventrally, often with faint longitudinal stripes.

4. 4

   Mouth

   The small, terminal mouth with thick lips is characteristic. Mullets are bottom feeders, and their mouth structure is adapted for sifting through sediment.

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