Come identificare Turbot

Per identificare Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

flat

Colorazione

Dorsal side varies from sandy brown to dark olive-green, often mottled with darker spots and blotches, providing excellent camouflage. Ventral side is typically white. Coloration can change to match the substrate.

Tipo di squame

none

Posizione della bocca

superior

Caratteristiche distintive

Rhomboidal (diamond-shaped) body, almost as broad as it is long., Eyes are typically on the left side of the head (sinistral)., Skin is scaleless but covered with numerous bony tubercles (ossifications) giving it a rough, 'chiodato' (nailed) appearance., Large, wide mouth with small, sharp teeth.

Pinna dorsale

Long, originating just behind the eye, extending almost to the caudal fin. Contains 57-92 soft rays.

Pinna caudale

Rounded or slightly truncate caudal fin, distinct from dorsal and anal fins.

Pinna pettorale

Well-developed, rounded pectoral fins.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin is also long, mirroring the dorsal fin, with 42-67 soft rays. Pelvic fins are small and located anteriorly.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Look for the distinctively broad, almost circular or rhomboidal body, which is much wider than most other flatfish.

2. 2

   Skin Texture

   Feel for the rough, scaleless skin covered in bony tubercles (ossifications), which are a key distinguishing feature from other smooth-skinned flatfish.

3. 3

   Eye Placement

   Observe that both eyes are typically on the left side of the head (sinistral), a characteristic of the Scophthalmidae family.

4. 4

   Mouth

   Note the large, wide mouth with a prominent lower jaw, indicating its predatory feeding habits.

Esplora Turbot