Come identificare Indian Glassy Fish

Per identificare Indian Glassy Fish (Parambassis ranga), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Almost entirely transparent, with a silvery sheen on the operculum and sometimes a faint yellowish tint. Artificially dyed specimens display vibrant, unnatural colors (e.g., blue, red, green, orange) which fade over time.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

superior

Caratteristiche distintive

Highly transparent body, allowing visibility of internal organs and skeletal structure., Two distinct dorsal fins, the first spiny and the second soft-rayed., Small, upturned mouth., Relatively large eyes.

Pinna dorsale

Two dorsal fins: D1 VII; D2 I, 9-11. The first dorsal fin has 7 strong spines, and the second has 1 spine and 9-11 soft rays.

Pinna caudale

Caudal fin forked, with 17 principal rays.

Pinna pettorale

Pectoral fins are relatively small, with 11-12 rays.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin with III spines and 9-11 soft rays. Pelvic fins with I spine and 5 soft rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Transparency

   The most defining characteristic is its almost completely see-through body. If the fish is brightly colored (blue, red, green), it is likely an artificially dyed specimen.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fins

   Observe the two distinct dorsal fins: a spiny anterior fin and a soft-rayed posterior fin. This is a key feature of the Ambassidae family.

3. 3

   Size

   Adults typically reach a maximum standard length of 4-5 cm (1.6-2 inches), rarely exceeding 8 cm (3.1 inches).

4. 4

   Body Shape

   Laterally compressed, giving it a thin, disc-like appearance when viewed from the front.

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