Come identificare Jewel Cichlid

Per identificare Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis bimaculatus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Base color ranges from olive-brown to brilliant red, especially during breeding. Body is typically covered with iridescent blue or green spots. Two prominent black spots are usually present on each flank: one centrally located on the side and another at the base of the caudal fin. Fins are often edged with red or blue.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Vibrant red body coloration, particularly intense during spawning., Iridescent blue or green spots covering the body and fins., Two distinct black spots on the flanks (though the posterior spot can be faint or absent in some individuals or populations)., Large eyes relative to head size.

Pinna dorsale

Long, extending almost the entire length of the back, with 14-16 spines and 10-12 soft rays. Often edged with red or blue.

Pinna caudale

Rounded to slightly emarginate, often with iridescent spots and a red or blue margin.

Pinna pettorale

Fan-shaped, transparent to slightly colored.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are pointed and often have a reddish hue. Anal fin has 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays, similar in coloration to the dorsal fin.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the intense red body color, especially when stressed or breeding. The iridescent blue/green spots are also a key identifier.

2. 2

   Black Spots

   The presence of two distinct black spots on the flanks (one central, one caudal peduncle) is characteristic, though the caudal spot can be variable.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Its moderately compressed, oval body shape is typical of many cichlids.

4. 4

   Fin Edges

   Observe the red or blue edging on the dorsal, caudal, and anal fins.

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