Come identificare Lemon Tetra

Per identificare Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Translucent yellowish to golden body, often with a subtle iridescent sheen. The most striking coloration is on the fins: the dorsal fin has a prominent black blotch with a bright yellow or orange anterior edge, and the anal fin has a black submarginal stripe with a yellow or orange margin. The caudal fin is typically clear to slightly yellowish.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Prominent black and yellow/orange markings on the dorsal fin, Black submarginal stripe on the anal fin with a yellow/orange margin, Relatively deep body for a small tetra, Red iris in some individuals

Pinna dorsale

Single dorsal fin, typically with 10-11 rays, featuring a distinct black blotch and yellow/orange anterior edge.

Pinna caudale

Forked caudal fin, clear to slightly yellowish.

Pinna pettorale

Clear and relatively small.

Pinne distintive

Adipose fin present, typical of characins. Pelvic fins are clear to slightly yellowish.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Dorsal Fin Markings

   Look for the characteristic black blotch with a bright yellow or orange anterior edge on the dorsal fin. This is the most reliable distinguishing feature.

2. 2

   Anal Fin Markings

   Observe the black submarginal stripe along the anal fin, bordered by a yellow or orange margin.

3. 3

   Body Coloration

   The overall translucent yellowish to golden body color, often with a subtle iridescent sheen, helps differentiate it from other tetras.

4. 4

   Body Shape

   Compared to some other slender tetras, the Lemon Tetra has a slightly deeper, more compressed body.

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