Come identificare Atlantic Pompano

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

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Silvery body, often with a golden or yellowish tint on the belly and fins. Dorsal and anal fins can be dusky or yellowish. Juveniles may have faint vertical bars.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

subterminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Deeply compressed, oval-shaped body, Small, slightly inferior mouth, Forked caudal fin, Absence of scutes along the lateral line (distinguishes from some other jacks), Short, blunt snout

Pinna dorsale

Two dorsal fins; the first with 6-7 short, stout spines, the second with 1 spine and 22-27 soft rays. The anterior rays of the second dorsal fin are elongated.

Pinna caudale

Deeply forked caudal fin with pointed lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Short and pointed pectoral fins.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin similar in shape to the second dorsal fin, with 2-3 detached spines followed by 1 spine and 20-24 soft rays. Pelvic fins are small.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Look for a very deep, laterally compressed body that is almost as tall as it is long.

2. 2

   Mouth

   Observe the small, slightly inferior mouth that does not extend past the anterior margin of the eye.

3. 3

   Fins

   Note the deeply forked tail and the elongated anterior rays of the second dorsal and anal fins. The fins often have a yellowish tint.

4. 4

   Lateral Line

   Confirm the absence of scutes (bony plates) along the lateral line, a key differentiator from many other carangids.

Esplora Atlantic Pompano