Come identificare Corvina

Per identificare Corvina (Plagioscion squamosissimus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

Generally silvery, with a darker, sometimes greenish or brownish, dorsal region fading to a lighter, silvery-white ventral side. Fins are typically translucent or dusky. Some individuals may exhibit faint lateral lines or spots, though not a prominent feature.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Moderately compressed body, Large mouth with small, conical teeth, Two dorsal fins, distinctly separated, Prominent lateral line extending to the caudal fin, Large, cycloid scales

Pinna dorsale

Two dorsal fins; the first is spiny with 9-11 spines, and the second is soft-rayed with 1 spine and 28-32 soft rays. The two fins are distinctly separated.

Pinna caudale

Caudal fin is typically emarginate to slightly forked.

Pinna pettorale

Pectoral fins are relatively long and pointed, with 16-18 rays.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin with 2 spines and 7-8 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for a silvery, elongated, and compressed body. The dorsal side is usually darker, fading to a lighter belly.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fins

   Note the two distinctly separated dorsal fins. The first is spiny, and the second is soft-rayed.

3. 3

   Mouth

   Observe the relatively large, terminal mouth with small, conical teeth, indicative of its predatory nature.

4. 4

   Lateral Line

   A prominent lateral line extends from the operculum to the caudal fin.

5. 5

   Size

   Adults typically range from 30-50 cm (12-20 inches) in standard length, but can reach up to 80 cm (31 inches) and weigh over 5 kg (11 lbs).

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