Come identificare Brown-banded Rockcod

Per identificare Brown-banded Rockcod (Cephalopholis boenak), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

The body is typically light brown to reddish-brown, adorned with 7-8 distinct dark brown to black vertical bands that extend onto the dorsal fin. The fins are generally dark, often with a blackish margin on the soft dorsal, anal, and caudal fins. Some individuals may display a yellowish tinge on the pectoral fins. The intensity of the banding can vary with mood and environment.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

7-8 dark vertical bands on the body, Dark fins, often with blackish margins, Relatively small eyes for a grouper, Robust, slightly compressed body

Pinna dorsale

Single dorsal fin with 9 spines and 15-17 soft rays. The spinous portion is continuous with the soft-rayed portion, with a slight notch.

Pinna caudale

Rounded caudal fin.

Pinna pettorale

Pectoral fins are relatively short and rounded, with 16-18 rays.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin with 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays. Pelvic fins are short, originating slightly anterior to the pectoral fin base.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Bands

   Count the distinct dark vertical bands on the body; Cephalopholis boenak typically has 7-8.

2. 2

   Fin Coloration

   Observe the dark coloration of the fins, especially the blackish margins on the soft dorsal, anal, and caudal fins.

3. 3

   Caudal Fin Shape

   Note the rounded shape of the caudal (tail) fin, which is characteristic of this species.

4. 4

   Size

   Adults typically reach a maximum length of about 30 cm (12 inches), making it one of the smaller groupers.

Esplora Brown-banded Rockcod