Cara Mengidentifikasi Mozambique Tilapia

Untuk mengidentifikasi Mozambique Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri Fisik

Bentuk tubuh

compressed

Warna

Variable; typically olive-green to brownish-grey on the back, fading to silvery on the flanks and whitish on the belly. Breeding males develop a darker, often blackish coloration, sometimes with red or pinkish margins on fins and a reddish throat. Juveniles may have faint vertical bars.

Jenis sisik

ctenoid

Posisi mulut

terminal

Ciri khas

Deep, compressed body, Large head with a relatively small mouth, Single, long dorsal fin with spiny and soft-rayed portions, Caudal fin typically truncate or slightly emarginate, Often exhibits a 'tilapia spot' (ocellus) on the soft dorsal fin in juveniles, which may fade with age.

Sirip punggung

Single, long dorsal fin with 15-17 spines and 10-13 soft rays. The spiny portion is longer than the soft-rayed portion.

Sirip ekor

Caudal fin is typically truncate to slightly emarginate, often with faint vertical bars.

Sirip dada

Relatively short and rounded.

Sirip khas

Pelvic fins are thoracic, located directly below the pectoral fins. Anal fin has 3 spines and 9-12 soft rays.

Tips Identifikasi

1. 1

   Dorsal Fin

   Look for a single, long dorsal fin with a prominent spiny anterior portion and a shorter soft-rayed posterior portion. The number of spines (15-17) and soft rays (10-13) can be a key identifier.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   The body is deep and laterally compressed, typical of cichlids.

3. 3

   Coloration (Breeding Males)

   Observe for the distinctive dark, often blackish body coloration with reddish or pinkish fin margins and a red throat in breeding males. This is a strong indicator.

4. 4

   Mouth

   The mouth is relatively small and terminal. Unlike some other tilapias, it lacks prominent pharyngeal teeth that are visible externally.

5. 5

   Caudal Fin

   The caudal fin is typically truncate (straight-edged) or slightly emarginate (shallowly notched), often with faint vertical bars.

Jelajahi Mozambique Tilapia