Come identificare Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
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Caratteristiche fisiche
- Forma del corpo
- torpedo
- Colorazione
- Dorsal surface grey to brownish-grey, ventral surface white. Distinctive white tips on the first dorsal fin and the upper lobe of the caudal fin.
- Tipo di squame
- placoid
- Posizione della bocca
- inferior
- Caratteristiche distintive
- Slender body, Short, broad snout, Oval eyes with vertical pupils, Small, serrated teeth adapted for grasping prey, Prominent white tips on first dorsal and upper caudal fins
- Pinna dorsale
- Two dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin is moderately large and originates behind the pectoral fin bases. The second dorsal fin is much smaller, about half the height of the first, and originates over or slightly anterior to the anal fin. Both have distinct white tips.
- Pinna caudale
- Caudal fin is asymmetrical, with a well-developed upper lobe featuring a white tip and a smaller lower lobe.
- Pinna pettorale
- Pectoral fins are broad and somewhat triangular.
- Pinne distintive
- The most distinctive feature is the prominent white tip on the first dorsal fin and the upper lobe of the caudal fin, which is present even in juveniles.
Consigli per l'identificazione
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White fin tips
Look for the prominent white tips on the first dorsal fin and the upper lobe of the caudal fin. This is the most reliable distinguishing feature.
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Body shape and size
Relatively small and slender shark, typically reaching 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) in length, with a maximum recorded length of 2.1 meters (6.9 feet).
- 3
Snout and eyes
Possesses a short, broad snout and oval eyes with vertical pupils, giving it a somewhat cat-like appearance.
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Behavior
Often seen resting motionless on the bottom or in caves during the day, becoming active at night to hunt.
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