Come identificare Garfish

Per identificare Garfish (Belone belone), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

eel-like

Colorazione

Dorsal side is dark blue to greenish-blue, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. A distinct silvery lateral stripe is often present. The bones are characteristically green due to biliverdin.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Extremely elongated, slender body, almost cylindrical in cross-section., Very long, narrow, beak-like jaws, with the lower jaw slightly longer than the upper jaw in adults., Numerous sharp, conical teeth in both jaws., Dorsal and anal fins are positioned far back on the body, nearly opposite each other., Green bones (biliverdin coloration).

Pinna dorsale

Single dorsal fin, located posteriorly, with 16-20 soft rays. No spines.

Pinna caudale

Caudal fin is forked, with the lower lobe slightly longer than the upper lobe.

Pinna pettorale

Small, triangular, and positioned low on the body.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are small and located abdominally, well behind the pectoral fins. Dorsal and anal fins are symmetrical and positioned far back, contributing to its streamlined profile.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape and Jaws

   Look for the extremely elongated, slender body and the very long, narrow, beak-like jaws. The lower jaw is typically slightly longer than the upper jaw in adults.

2. 2

   Fin Placement

   Note the dorsal and anal fins are positioned far back on the body, almost directly opposite each other, close to the caudal fin.

3. 3

   Coloration

   Observe the dark blue to greenish-blue dorsal side, silvery flanks, and white belly. The presence of green bones upon dissection is a definitive characteristic.

4. 4

   Size

   Adults typically range from 45-75 cm (18-30 inches) in total length, with a maximum recorded length of about 93 cm (37 inches) and a weight of up to 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs).

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