Come identificare Black Carp

Per identificare Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

torpedo

Colorazione

Adults are typically dark grey to black on the dorsal side, fading to a lighter grey or whitish belly. Fins are often dark. Juveniles may be lighter.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Large, robust, elongated body, Large, dark scales, Distinctive, powerful pharyngeal teeth adapted for crushing shells, Relatively small head compared to body size, No barbels

Pinna dorsale

Short, high, with 3 unbranched and 7-8 branched rays.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked, powerful, with pointed lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Relatively long and pointed.

Pinne distintive

All fins are typically dark, matching the body coloration.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the characteristic dark grey to black body, especially on the back and sides, which distinguishes it from other carp species.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Its torpedo-shaped, robust body, reaching impressive sizes (up to 1.8 meters and 70 kg), is a key identifier.

3. 3

   Pharyngeal Teeth

   If examining a specimen, the large, molar-like pharyngeal teeth are definitive for crushing mollusk shells. This is the most reliable internal identification feature.

4. 4

   Absence of Barbels

   Unlike Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Black Carp lack barbels around the mouth.

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