Come identificare Pearl Gourami
Trichopodus leerii
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Caratteristiche fisiche
- Forma del corpo
- compressed
- Colorazione
- The body is silvery-brown to reddish-brown, densely covered with iridescent, pearl-like spots that extend onto the fins, giving it a 'lacy' or 'mosaic' appearance. A distinct black line often runs from the snout through the eye to the base of the caudal fin. Males exhibit more intense coloration, especially during breeding, with a vibrant orange to red throat and belly.
- Tipo di squame
- ctenoid
- Posizione della bocca
- superior
- Caratteristiche distintive
- Iridescent pearl-like spots covering the body and fins., Long, filamentous pelvic fins that act as tactile organs., Males develop a prominent orange-red throat and belly during breeding., Possession of a labyrinth organ for atmospheric air breathing.
- Pinna dorsale
- Long and low, extending almost the entire length of the back. In males, the dorsal fin is more pointed and elongated.
- Pinna caudale
- Rounded to slightly emarginate.
- Pinna pettorale
- Transparent and fan-shaped.
- Pinne distintive
- Pelvic fins are modified into long, thin, thread-like feelers, often twice the length of the body, used for exploring their environment and social interaction.
Consigli per l'identificazione
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Pearl-like spots
The most distinguishing feature is the dense covering of iridescent, pearl-like spots across the body and fins, which gives the fish its common name.
- 2
Pelvic fins
The long, thread-like pelvic fins are characteristic of gouramis and are particularly prominent in the Pearl Gourami.
- 3
Body shape
Laterally compressed, oval-shaped body.
- 4
Male coloration
Adult males display a striking orange-red coloration on their throat and belly, especially when in breeding condition, and have more elongated dorsal and anal fins.
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