Kako prepoznati Girica

Za prepoznavanje vrste Girica (Atherina boyeri), pogledajte ova ključna obilježja.

Fizičke karakteristike

Oblik tijela

elongated

Obojenost

Dorsal side greenish-grey to brownish, flanks silvery with a distinct, broad silvery lateral stripe extending from the pectoral fin to the caudal fin base. Ventral side whitish. Fins are generally translucent.

Vrsta ljusaka

cycloid

Položaj usta

superior

Posebna obilježja

Slender, elongated body, Large eyes, Small, upturned mouth, Two widely separated dorsal fins, Prominent silvery lateral stripe

Leđna peraja

Two dorsal fins; the first is short with 6-9 flexible spines, the second is longer with 1 spine and 8-16 soft rays. Widely separated.

Repna peraja

Forked caudal fin.

Prsna peraja

Relatively short, positioned high on the body.

Posebne peraje

Pelvic fins are abdominal, located behind the pectoral fins.

Savjeti za identifikaciju

1. 1

   Body Shape and Size

   Look for a slender, elongated body, typically reaching 8-15 cm in length, though some individuals can grow up to 20 cm.

2. 2

   Silvery Stripe

   The most distinctive feature is the broad, iridescent silvery stripe running along the flanks, which is very prominent.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fins

   Note the two distinctly separated dorsal fins. The first is spiny and much shorter than the second, which has soft rays.

4. 4

   Mouth

   The mouth is small and upturned, indicating its feeding habit on surface or mid-water prey.

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