Come identificare Comber

Per identificare Comber (Serranus cabrilla), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

Highly variable, typically yellowish-brown to reddish-brown dorsally, fading to lighter shades ventrally. Characterized by 7-9 dark, vertical bands or blotches along the flanks, often with a series of longitudinal reddish or yellowish lines and spots. The head often has iridescent blue lines or spots. Coloration can change rapidly depending on mood and environment.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Elongated body with a relatively large head and mouth., Prominent lower jaw., Large eyes., Seven to nine dark vertical bands on the flanks., Longitudinal reddish or yellowish lines and spots., Three spines on the operculum (gill cover), with the central one being the longest.

Pinna dorsale

Single, long dorsal fin with 10 spines and 13-16 soft rays. The spiny and soft-rayed portions are continuous.

Pinna caudale

Caudal fin is slightly emarginate (forked) or truncate.

Pinna pettorale

Pectoral fins are relatively large and rounded.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are thoracic, located below the pectoral fins, and have 1 spine and 5 soft rays. Anal fin has 3 spines and 7-8 soft rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for the elongated body, yellowish-brown to reddish-brown base color, and the characteristic 7-9 dark vertical bands on the flanks. Longitudinal lines and spots are also key.

2. 2

   Head and Mouth

   Note the relatively large head and mouth, with a prominent lower jaw. The three spines on the operculum are a good identifying feature for the genus Serranus.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin

   The single, continuous dorsal fin with 10 spines and 13-16 soft rays is typical. The spiny portion is generally higher than the soft-rayed portion.

4. 4

   Size

   Adults typically reach 20-30 cm in length, with a maximum recorded length of about 40 cm.

Esplora Comber