Come identificare Dwarf Pufferfish

Per identificare Dwarf Pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

rounded

Colorazione

Typically yellowish-brown to olive-green with irregular dark spots or blotches across the body. The belly is usually lighter, often white or pale yellow. Males tend to have a more intricate reticulated pattern and a distinct dark stripe on the belly, which is absent or less pronounced in females.

Tipo di squame

none

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Small size, typically reaching 2.5-3.5 cm (1-1.4 inches) in total length., Ability to inflate their bodies with water when stressed or threatened., Absence of pelvic fins., Small, beak-like mouth with fused teeth., Large, independently moving eyes.

Pinna dorsale

Single, small, and set far back on the body, typically with 9-10 soft rays.

Pinna caudale

Rounded to slightly truncate caudal fin.

Pinna pettorale

Small, fan-like, and used for precise maneuvering, typically with 12-14 soft rays.

Pinne distintive

No pelvic fins. Anal fin is small and located opposite the dorsal fin, with 7-8 soft rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Size

   Its exceptionally small adult size (1-1.4 inches) immediately distinguishes it from most other pufferfish species.

2. 2

   Coloration and Pattern

   Yellowish-brown to olive-green body with irregular dark spots. Males often exhibit a more pronounced reticulated pattern and a dark belly stripe.

3. 3

   Eyes

   Large, independently moving eyes are characteristic of pufferfish and are very noticeable on this small species.

4. 4

   Fins

   Absence of pelvic fins and small, rounded caudal fin are key features.

5. 5

   Habitat

   Found exclusively in freshwater environments in specific river systems of the Western Ghats, India.

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