Come identificare European Conger Eel

Per identificare European Conger Eel (Conger conger), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

eel-like

Colorazione

Dorsally dark grey to black, sometimes with a greenish or brownish tint. Ventrally lighter grey to white. Fins are typically dark with a pale margin.

Tipo di squame

none

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Large, powerful mouth with strong, conical teeth arranged in bands., Absence of pelvic fins., Continuous dorsal, caudal, and anal fins., Prominent lateral line pores.

Pinna dorsale

Originates just behind the pectoral fins and runs continuously to the caudal fin.

Pinna caudale

Confluent with the dorsal and anal fins, forming a pointed tail.

Pinna pettorale

Well-developed, rounded, and located just behind the gill openings.

Pinne distintive

No pelvic fins are present.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Long, cylindrical, snake-like body, tapering towards the tail.

2. 2

   Coloration

   Dark grey to black on the back, fading to white on the belly. Fins are dark with a pale edge.

3. 3

   Mouth and Teeth

   Large mouth with strong, conical teeth in bands. The upper jaw extends slightly beyond the lower jaw.

4. 4

   Fins

   Continuous dorsal, caudal, and anal fins. No pelvic fins. Pectoral fins are present and well-developed.

5. 5

   Lateral Line

   A prominent lateral line with a series of distinct pores.

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