Come identificare Souffia

Per identificare Souffia (Leuciscus souffia), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

Dorsal side is typically dark grey to greenish-brown, fading to silvery flanks and a whitish belly. Fins are generally greyish, sometimes with a reddish tinge, especially during spawning season. A faint lateral line is present.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

subterminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Slender, fusiform body, Relatively small head with a subterminal mouth, Large, cycloid scales, Absence of barbels

Pinna dorsale

Short, with 3 unbranched and 7-9 branched rays. Originates slightly behind the pelvic fin origin.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked, with pointed lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Relatively short, positioned low on the body.

Pinne distintive

All fins are typically greyish, sometimes with a reddish hue, particularly the anal and caudal fins in breeding males.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape and Size

   Slender, elongated body, typically reaching 15-25 cm in length, with a maximum recorded length of around 30 cm. The body is laterally compressed.

2. 2

   Mouth Position

   Subterminal mouth, meaning it is slightly below the tip of the snout, adapted for bottom feeding.

3. 3

   Scales

   Relatively large cycloid scales, with 48-55 scales along the lateral line.

4. 4

   Fins

   Dorsal fin originates slightly behind the pelvic fin. Caudal fin is deeply forked. No barbels are present around the mouth.

5. 5

   Coloration

   Silvery flanks, darker back, and whitish belly. Fins are generally grey, sometimes with a reddish tint, especially in breeding males.

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