Come identificare Pampanito

Per identificare Pampanito (Stromateus maculatus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Dorsal surface is typically silvery-blue to greenish-blue, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. Characterized by numerous small, irregular dark spots scattered across the upper body and fins. Fins can be dusky or yellowish.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Deeply compressed, oval-shaped body, Small, cycloid scales that are easily shed, Absence of pelvic fins in adults, Long dorsal and anal fins that are nearly symmetrical and extend almost to the caudal fin, Numerous small, dark spots on the body

Pinna dorsale

Single, long dorsal fin with V-VII spines and 40-50 soft rays, originating above the pectoral fin base. Anterior rays are elevated.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked caudal fin with stiff lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Long and falcate (sickle-shaped), positioned low on the body.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are absent in adult specimens. Anal fin is long, with III-V spines and 35-45 soft rays, mirroring the dorsal fin in shape and length.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Look for a very deep, laterally compressed, oval-shaped body.

2. 2

   Coloration and Spots

   Identify by the silvery-blue to greenish-blue back with numerous small, irregular dark spots scattered over the upper body and fins.

3. 3

   Fin Structure

   Note the absence of pelvic fins in adults and the long, symmetrical dorsal and anal fins that extend far back on the body. The caudal fin is deeply forked.

4. 4

   Pectoral Fins

   Observe the long, sickle-shaped pectoral fins.

Esplora Pampanito