Come identificare Mormora

Per identificare Mormora (Lithognathus mormyrus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

Silvery-grey body with 10-15 distinct, narrow, dark vertical bands that extend from the dorsal fin to below the lateral line. The belly is typically lighter, almost white. Fins are generally translucent or slightly dusky.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

subterminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Elongated, fusiform body, 10-15 dark vertical bands on flanks, Small, protractile mouth, Conical teeth in the front of jaws, molariform teeth posteriorly, Large eyes

Pinna dorsale

Single dorsal fin with 11-12 spines and 12-13 soft rays. The spiny portion is longer than the soft-rayed portion.

Pinna caudale

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Pinna pettorale

Long and pointed pectoral fins.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are thoracic, located directly below the pectoral fins.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Look for an elongated, somewhat compressed body, typical of a bottom-feeding seabream.

2. 2

   Coloration and Stripes

   The most distinguishing feature is the presence of 10-15 dark, narrow, vertical bands on a silvery-grey background. These stripes are usually very clear and extend from the back down to the belly.

3. 3

   Mouth

   Observe the small, slightly inferior, and protractile mouth, adapted for sifting through sand for prey.

4. 4

   Teeth

   While not always visible without close inspection, the presence of conical teeth anteriorly and molariform teeth posteriorly is characteristic of the species and its diet.

Esplora Mormora