Come identificare Harlequin Rasbora

Per identificare Harlequin Rasbora (Rasbora heteromorpha), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

The body is generally a coppery-orange to reddish-pink, with the intensity varying based on mood, diet, and water parameters. The most prominent feature is the large, triangular or wedge-shaped black patch on the posterior half of the body, extending from below the dorsal fin to the caudal peduncle. The fins are typically hyaline (clear) or slightly tinted with the body color.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

superior

Caratteristiche distintive

Prominent black triangular/wedge-shaped patch on the posterior flank., Coppery-orange to reddish-pink body coloration., Small, slender body reaching up to 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) in standard length.

Pinna dorsale

Single, relatively small, located mid-body.

Pinna caudale

Forked, with rounded lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Small, clear, positioned ventrally.

Pinne distintive

All fins are generally clear or slightly colored, lacking prominent markings other than the body patch.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Black Wedge Mark

   The most definitive feature is the large, black, triangular or wedge-shaped mark on the posterior half of the body. This mark is unique in its shape and placement among similar small cyprinids.

2. 2

   Body Coloration

   The coppery-orange to reddish-pink body color, especially vibrant in healthy specimens, helps distinguish it from other rasbora species that might have more silvery or yellowish hues.

3. 3

   Size and Shape

   Its relatively deep body for a rasbora of its size (up to 4.5 cm) and its schooling behavior are also good indicators.

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