Come identificare Brown Ray

Per identificare Brown Ray (Raja miraletus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

flat

Colorazione

Dorsal surface typically light brown to grayish-brown, often with numerous small dark spots and two prominent, ocellated (eye-like) spots on each pectoral fin, usually with a dark center and a lighter ring. Ventral surface is white or cream-colored.

Tipo di squame

placoid

Posizione della bocca

inferior

Caratteristiche distintive

Rhomboidal disc, wider than long., Two prominent ocellated spots on each pectoral fin., Short, stout tail with two small dorsal fins near the tip and a caudal fin., Snout is moderately pointed., Small, sharp teeth arranged in multiple rows.

Pinna dorsale

Two small, similarly sized dorsal fins located close to the tip of the tail.

Pinna caudale

Short, stout tail with a small caudal fin at the very end.

Pinna pettorale

Large, wing-like pectoral fins forming the main body disc.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are bilobed.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Ocellated Spots

   Look for the two distinct, eye-like spots on the upper surface of each pectoral fin. These are usually dark-centered with a lighter ring and are a key diagnostic feature.

2. 2

   Disc Shape

   The disc is rhomboidal and typically wider than it is long, with a moderately pointed snout.

3. 3

   Tail

   The tail is relatively short and stout, bearing two small dorsal fins near its tip and a small caudal fin.

4. 4

   Dorsal Coloration

   The overall brownish or grayish coloration with numerous small dark spots, in addition to the prominent ocelli, helps distinguish it.

Esplora Brown Ray