Come identificare Parati

Per identificare Parati (Mugil brasiliensis), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

torpedo

Colorazione

Dorsal side is typically dark greenish-gray to bluish-gray, fading to silvery flanks and a white belly. Often has faint longitudinal stripes along the sides, especially in younger individuals. Fins are generally dusky.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Robust, fusiform body, slightly compressed laterally., Small, terminal mouth with thick lips., Adipose eyelid well-developed, covering most of the eye., Two widely separated dorsal fins., Large, cycloid scales., Pectoral fins are relatively short and do not reach the origin of the first dorsal fin.

Pinna dorsale

Two distinct dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin has 4 strong, spinous rays. The second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 8-9 soft rays.

Pinna caudale

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Pinna pettorale

Pectoral fins are short, typically 15-17 rays.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are abdominal, located behind the pectoral fin base. Anal fin has 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for a robust, torpedo-shaped body with a dark greenish-gray back, silvery sides, and a white belly. Faint longitudinal stripes may be visible.

2. 2

   Adipose Eyelid

   A prominent adipose eyelid covering a significant portion of the eye is a key characteristic of mullets, including M. brasiliensis.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fins

   Two distinctly separate dorsal fins, with the first being spiny and the second soft-rayed, are typical for this species.

4. 4

   Pectoral Fin Length

   The pectoral fins are relatively short and do not extend to the origin of the first dorsal fin, which helps differentiate it from some other mullet species.

5. 5

   Mouth

   The small, terminal mouth with thick lips is adapted for bottom feeding.

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