Cara Mengidentifikasi Anchovy

Untuk mengidentifikasi Anchovy (Engraulis spp.), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri Fisik

Bentuk tubuh

elongated

Warna

Dorsal side typically silvery-blue to greenish, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. Some species may have a faint silvery lateral stripe.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Posisi mulut

inferior

Ciri khas

Snout prominently extends beyond the lower jaw, Large mouth, extending well behind the eye, Absence of a lateral line, Small, deciduous scales, Single, short dorsal fin located mid-body

Sirip punggung

Single, short-based dorsal fin, typically located slightly anterior to the midpoint of the body.

Sirip ekor

Deeply forked caudal fin.

Sirip dada

Relatively small, low-set pectoral fins.

Sirip khas

Pelvic fins are small and located abdominally, usually below or slightly behind the origin of the dorsal fin.

Tips Identifikasi

1. 1

   Snout

   The most reliable distinguishing feature is the snout extending significantly beyond the tip of the lower jaw, giving the mouth an 'underslung' appearance.

2. 2

   Mouth Size

   The mouth is notably large, extending posteriorly well past the eye.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Slender, cylindrical to slightly compressed body, typically small in size (10-15 cm).

4. 4

   Coloration

   Silvery flanks and belly, with a darker blue-green back. Some species may have a faint silvery stripe along the side.

Jelajahi Anchovy