Come identificare Red-tailed Black Shark

Per identificare Red-tailed Black Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

The body is predominantly velvety black, contrasting sharply with a vivid red-orange caudal (tail) fin. Some individuals may exhibit a faint reddish tint on the dorsal and anal fins, but the caudal fin is the most prominent colored feature.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

inferior

Caratteristiche distintive

Velvety black body coloration, Bright red-orange caudal fin, Two pairs of barbels around the mouth, Ventral mouth with a horny sheath for scraping algae

Pinna dorsale

Single, tall, and pointed, typically black.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked, bright red-orange.

Pinna pettorale

Transparent to slightly dusky, relatively small.

Pinne distintive

The striking red-orange caudal fin is the most distinctive feature, giving the fish its common name.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Color

   Look for a uniform, deep black body coloration.

2. 2

   Tail Fin Color

   The caudal fin is a vibrant, unmistakable red-orange.

3. 3

   Mouth and Barbels

   Observe the downturned mouth with two pairs of small barbels, used for foraging on the substrate.

4. 4

   Body Shape

   Its elongated, torpedo-like body is typical of many cyprinids adapted to flowing water.

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