Come identificare Mola Carplet

Per identificare Mola Carplet (Amblypharyngodon mola), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

Silvery body with a distinct, often iridescent, lateral stripe running from the operculum to the caudal peduncle. Dorsal surface is typically darker, olive-green to brownish, fading to silvery-white on the ventral side. Fins are hyaline (transparent) to yellowish.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

superior

Caratteristiche distintive

Small, upwardly directed mouth without barbels., Absence of a lateral line (or very incomplete)., Slender, compressed body., Relatively large eyes.

Pinna dorsale

Short, with 8-9 branched rays. Originates slightly behind the pelvic fin origin.

Pinna caudale

Forked, with pointed lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Relatively short, reaching about halfway to the pelvic fin origin.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are small, originating anterior to the dorsal fin origin. Anal fin is short with 7-8 branched rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape and Size

   Slender, elongated body, typically reaching a maximum standard length of 10-12 cm, though commonly observed at 5-8 cm.

2. 2

   Mouth

   Small, upturned mouth, indicating its surface-feeding habits. No barbels are present.

3. 3

   Coloration

   Overall silvery appearance with a prominent, often iridescent, lateral stripe. Dorsal side darker.

4. 4

   Lateral Line

   Absence of a complete lateral line, which is a key distinguishing feature from many other cyprinids.

5. 5

   Fins

   Short dorsal fin originating behind the pelvic fins, and a distinctly forked caudal fin.

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