Come identificare Thinlip Mullet

Per identificare Thinlip Mullet (Liza ramada), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

Dorsal side is typically dark grey to greenish-brown, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. Fins are generally dusky. No distinct dark spots or stripes on the body, which helps differentiate it from some other mullet species.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Relatively small, thin lips, especially the upper lip, which is not thickened or fleshy., No adipose eyelid or only a very rudimentary one, not covering the pupil., Pectoral fin is relatively long, reaching or extending beyond the origin of the first dorsal fin., Scales on the head extend forward to the anterior nostrils., Typically 40-48 scales in the lateral line series.

Pinna dorsale

Two separate dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin has 4 strong spines. The second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 8-9 soft rays.

Pinna caudale

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Pinna pettorale

Long, reaching or extending beyond the origin of the first dorsal fin. Typically 15-17 rays.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin with 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays. Pelvic fins are subabdominal.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Lips

   The most distinguishing feature is its thin upper lip, lacking the fleshy thickness seen in species like the Thicklip Mullet (Chelon labrosus).

2. 2

   Pectoral Fin Length

   The pectoral fin is notably long, reaching or extending past the origin of the first dorsal fin.

3. 3

   Adipose Eyelid

   Absence of a well-developed adipose eyelid, unlike the Flathead Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus) which has a prominent one.

4. 4

   Coloration

   Absence of distinct dark spots or stripes on the body, which can be present in other mullet species.

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