Cara Mengidentifikasi Anchovy

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

Ciri Fisik

Bentuk tubuh

elongated

Warna

Dorsal side typically bluish-green to dark blue, flanks silvery, and belly whitish. A distinct silver stripe often runs along the side.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Posisi mulut

inferior

Ciri khas

Snout projecting beyond the tip of the lower jaw, Large mouth extending well behind the eye, Small, sharp teeth, Absence of a lateral line, Relatively large eyes

Sirip punggung

Single, short dorsal fin located mid-body, typically with 12-15 soft rays.

Sirip ekor

Deeply forked caudal fin.

Sirip dada

Small, low-set pectoral fins.

Sirip khas

Pelvic fins are small and located abdominally, anterior to the dorsal fin origin.

Tips Identifikasi

1. 1

   Snout

   The most distinguishing feature is the prominent, pointed snout that extends noticeably beyond the lower jaw.

2. 2

   Mouth

   The mouth is large and extends far back, often past the posterior margin of the eye.

3. 3

   Body Coloration

   Look for the characteristic bluish-green back and silvery sides, often with a distinct silver stripe.

4. 4

   Size

   Generally small, rarely exceeding 20 cm in total length.

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