Come identificare Emperor Angelfish

Per identificare Emperor Angelfish (Chaetodon marmores), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Juveniles: Dark blue body with electric blue and white concentric rings. Adults: Vibrant blue body with bright yellow horizontal stripes, a yellow caudal fin, and a dark mask over the eyes. A prominent dark blue patch is present behind the operculum, outlined in electric blue.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Dramatic color change from juvenile to adult, Yellow caudal fin in adults, Dark mask over the eyes in adults, Strong preopercular spine

Pinna dorsale

Single, long dorsal fin with 13-14 spines and 19-21 soft rays. Posterior portion is soft-rayed and rounded.

Pinna caudale

Rounded to slightly emarginate caudal fin, bright yellow in adults.

Pinna pettorale

Large, rounded pectoral fins, typically yellowish.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin with 3 spines and 19-20 soft rays, similar in shape to the soft dorsal fin.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Juvenile coloration

   Dark blue body with electric blue and white concentric rings. This pattern is unique and easily distinguishes it from other juvenile angelfish.

2. 2

   Adult coloration

   Vibrant blue body with distinct yellow horizontal stripes, a yellow caudal fin, and a dark mask over the eyes. The dark blue patch behind the operculum is also a key identifier.

3. 3

   Size

   Adults can reach up to 40 cm (15.7 inches) in total length, making them one of the larger angelfish species.

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