Come identificare Talang Queenfish

Per identificare Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Silvery body, often with a darker dorsal surface grading to white ventrally. Typically features 5-8 large, dark, vertically elongated spots or blotches along the lateral line, often bisected by it. Fins are generally dusky or yellowish.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Elongated, compressed body, Large, dark spots along the lateral line, Deeply forked caudal fin, Small, embedded scales giving a 'leathery' feel, Mouth extends to or beyond the posterior margin of the eye

Pinna dorsale

Two dorsal fins; the first with 6-7 short, stout, venomous spines, followed by a detached spine; the second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 19-21 soft rays. The anterior rays of the second dorsal fin are elongated.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked caudal fin with long, pointed lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Short and falcate (sickle-shaped), located low on the body.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin similar in shape and size to the second dorsal fin, with 2 detached spines followed by 1 spine and 16-19 soft rays. Pelvic fins are small.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for the elongated, compressed, silvery body with a series of large, dark, vertically elongated spots or blotches along the lateral line. The number and shape of these spots are key.

2. 2

   Mouth Size

   The mouth is relatively large, extending to or beyond the posterior margin of the eye, which helps distinguish it from some other queenfish species.

3. 3

   Scales

   Feel the skin; the scales are very small and embedded, giving the fish a smooth, leathery texture, unlike many other carangids with prominent scutes or larger scales.

4. 4

   Dorsal Fin Spines

   Note the presence of 6-7 short, stout spines in the first dorsal fin, followed by a single detached spine. These spines are venomous.

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