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Come identificare Pompano

Trachinotus blochii

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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.

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