Come identificare Common pandora

Per identificare Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

The body is predominantly reddish-pink to silvery-pink, often with faint, irregular blue spots or lines along the flanks, particularly noticeable when freshly caught. The fins are typically reddish. Juveniles may exhibit more pronounced vertical bands.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Relatively large eyes, positioned high on the head., Small, terminal mouth with several rows of small, pointed teeth in the front and molar-like teeth in the back., A single dorsal fin with both spiny and soft rays., Absence of black spot at the pectoral fin base, which distinguishes it from some other sparids.

Pinna dorsale

Single dorsal fin with 12-13 spines and 10-11 soft rays.

Pinna caudale

Forked caudal fin, typically reddish.

Pinna pettorale

Long and pointed pectoral fins, usually reddish.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are thoracic, with one spine and five soft rays. Anal fin has 3 spines and 9-10 soft rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the characteristic reddish-pink to silvery-pink body color, often with subtle blue spots or lines.

2. 2

   Eyes

   Note the relatively large eyes, which are a prominent feature of this species.

3. 3

   Mouth

   Observe the small, terminal mouth with a combination of pointed and molar-like teeth.

4. 4

   Absence of black spot

   Crucially, Pagellus erythrinus lacks the distinct black spot at the base of the pectoral fin, which is present in some similar sparid species like Pagellus bogaraveo.

5. 5

   Body Shape

   Its body is more elongated and less deep-bodied compared to some other seabreams.

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