Come identificare Redcoat

Per identificare Redcoat (Sargocentron rubrum), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

The body is predominantly reddish to reddish-orange, often with silvery-white longitudinal stripes or blotches. The fins are typically reddish, with the dorsal fin often having white tips on the spines and rays. The operculum (gill cover) often has a prominent dark spot.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Large eyes, indicative of its nocturnal habits., A prominent, sharp spine on the preoperculum (bone before the gill cover), which can be venomous., Rough, ctenoid scales., A deeply forked caudal fin.

Pinna dorsale

Single dorsal fin, deeply notched, with 11-12 strong, venomous spines in the anterior part and 12-14 soft rays in the posterior part.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked caudal fin with pointed lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Pectoral fins are relatively short and rounded, with 13-15 rays.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin with 4 spines (the third spine being the longest and strongest) and 8-10 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic, with 1 spine and 7 soft rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the overall reddish to reddish-orange body color, often with lighter longitudinal stripes or blotches.

2. 2

   Eyes

   Its very large eyes are a key indicator of its nocturnal nature and a distinguishing feature.

3. 3

   Preopercular Spine

   The presence of a strong, sharp spine on the preoperculum is characteristic of squirrelfishes and soldierfishes, and specifically in S. rubrum, it is quite prominent.

4. 4

   Dorsal Fin

   The deeply notched dorsal fin with strong spines in the anterior part is a good identification mark.

Esplora Redcoat