Come identificare Spotted Seatrout

Per identificare Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

torpedo

Colorazione

Silvery-gray to greenish-bronze on the back, fading to silvery-white on the belly. Numerous distinct black spots are scattered irregularly on the back, dorsal fin, and caudal fin. The spots extend onto the soft dorsal and caudal fins.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

superior

Caratteristiche distintive

Elongated, somewhat compressed body., Two large, prominent canine-like teeth in the front of the upper jaw., Numerous small, distinct black spots on the upper body and fins., Absence of barbels on the chin.

Pinna dorsale

Two dorsal fins; the first is spiny (9-11 spines), and the second is soft-rayed (1 spine, 25-28 soft rays). The two fins are separated by a deep notch.

Pinna caudale

Caudal fin is truncate to slightly emarginate (not deeply forked).

Pinna pettorale

Pectoral fins are relatively short, not reaching the anus.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are thoracic, located below the pectoral fins.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Spots

   Look for numerous, distinct black spots scattered across the back, dorsal fin, and caudal fin. This is the most reliable distinguishing feature.

2. 2

   Teeth

   Check for two prominent canine-like teeth at the front of the upper jaw. This differentiates it from other drum species.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin

   Note the deeply notched dorsal fin, separating the spiny and soft-rayed portions.

4. 4

   Chin

   Absence of barbels on the chin, which are present in some other sciaenids.

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