Come identificare Tiger Barb

Per identificare Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

The body is typically a bright orange to reddish-orange, sometimes yellowish, with four prominent vertical black stripes. The first stripe passes through the eye, the second behind the pectoral fin, the third across the dorsal fin, and the fourth at the base of the caudal fin. The dorsal fin is black with a red margin, and the pelvic and anal fins are often reddish.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Four prominent vertical black stripes on an orange/yellowish body., Black dorsal fin with a red margin., Reddish pelvic and anal fins.

Pinna dorsale

Single, tall, and pointed, typically black with a red margin. Contains 4 unbranched and 8 branched rays.

Pinna caudale

Forked, often with reddish coloration.

Pinna pettorale

Small and clear to slightly reddish.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic and anal fins are often reddish.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Coloration and Stripes

   Look for the characteristic bright orange/yellowish body with four distinct vertical black stripes. This is the most defining feature.

2. 2

   Fin Coloration

   Note the black dorsal fin with a red edge and the reddish pelvic and anal fins.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Observe the laterally compressed, somewhat deep body shape.

4. 4

   Size

   Adults typically reach a maximum standard length of 7-10 cm (2.8-3.9 inches).

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