Come identificare Damselfish

Per identificare Damselfish (Chromis chromis), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Adults are typically dark brown to black, sometimes with a purplish or bluish sheen, especially on the fins and head. Juveniles are often iridescent blue with a distinct black spot at the base of the caudal fin, which fades with age. The eyes are relatively large.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Small, oval-shaped body, laterally compressed., Forked caudal fin., Large eyes relative to head size., Dark, often iridescent coloration in adults; bright blue in juveniles.

Pinna dorsale

Single dorsal fin with 13-14 spines and 10-12 soft rays. The spiny and soft-rayed portions are continuous.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked caudal fin, with pointed lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Well-developed pectoral fins, typically clear or slightly dusky.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are located directly below the pectoral fins.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Coloration

   Adults are uniformly dark brown to black, sometimes with a subtle blue or purple iridescence. Juveniles are bright iridescent blue with a prominent black spot at the base of the caudal fin.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Small, oval, and laterally compressed body with a deeply forked tail.

3. 3

   Schooling Behavior

   Often observed in large, dense schools, particularly in mid-water above rocky substrates.

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