Come identificare Pompano

Per identificare Pompano (Trachinotus blochii), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Silvery body, often with a darker dorsal surface and lighter ventral side. Fins are typically yellowish, especially the caudal and anal fins, which can be bright yellow in juveniles and subadults. Some individuals may exhibit faint vertical bars when stressed or as juveniles.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

subterminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Deeply compressed, oval-shaped body., Small, subterminal mouth., Absence of scutes along the lateral line (a key differentiator from many other Carangids)., Relatively short, blunt snout., Long, falcate (sickle-shaped) pectoral fins., Deeply forked caudal fin.

Pinna dorsale

Two dorsal fins; the first with 6-7 short, stout spines, and the second with 1 spine and 18-20 soft rays. The anterior rays of the second dorsal fin are elongated.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked caudal fin with long, pointed lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Long and falcate, extending beyond the origin of the anal fin.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin similar in shape to the second dorsal fin, with 2-3 detached spines followed by 1 spine and 16-18 soft rays. Pelvic fins are relatively small.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Look for a very deep, compressed, and oval-shaped body, which is characteristic of pompanos.

2. 2

   Mouth

   Observe the small, subterminal mouth, which is positioned slightly below the tip of the snout.

3. 3

   Lateral Line

   Crucially, check for the absence of scutes (bony plates) along the lateral line, a key feature distinguishing it from many other jack species.

4. 4

   Fin Coloration

   Note the yellowish coloration of the fins, particularly the caudal and anal fins, which can be quite vibrant in younger individuals.

5. 5

   Snout

   The snout is relatively short and blunt compared to some other Trachinotus species.

Esplora Pompano