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Norėdami atpažinti Garfish (Belone belone), atkreipkite dėmesį į šiuos pagrindinius požymius.

Fizinės ypatybės

Kūno forma

elongated

Spalva

Dorsal side is dark blue to greenish-blue, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. A distinct silvery lateral stripe is often present. The tips of the jaws can be reddish.

Žvynų tipas

cycloid

Burnos padėtis

terminal

Skiriamieji požymiai

Extremely elongated, needle-like body, Very long, slender jaws forming a beak, with the lower jaw slightly longer than the upper jaw in adults, Numerous sharp, conical teeth in both jaws, Dorsal and anal fins set far back on the body, nearly opposite each other, Green bones (due to biliverdin pigment), especially noticeable after cooking

Nugaros pelekas

Single dorsal fin, positioned far back on the body, typically with 16-20 soft rays. It is roughly symmetrical with the anal fin.

Uodegos pelekas

Caudal fin is forked, with the lower lobe slightly longer than the upper lobe, providing powerful propulsion.

Krūtinės pelekas

Small, triangular pectoral fins located high on the body.

Skiriamieji pelekai

Pelvic fins are small and located abdominally, far behind the pectoral fins. The dorsal and anal fins are positioned symmetrically and far back, contributing to its streamlined, fast-swimming profile.

Atpažinimo patarimai

1. 1

   Body Shape and Jaws

   The most striking feature is its extremely long, slender, almost cylindrical body and the distinctive, elongated, beak-like jaws. The lower jaw is typically longer than the upper jaw in adults.

2. 2

   Fin Placement

   Observe the dorsal and anal fins, which are positioned very far back on the body, almost opposite each other, close to the caudal fin.

3. 3

   Coloration

   Look for the dark blue to greenish-blue back, silvery sides, and white belly. A prominent silvery lateral line is usually visible.

4. 4

   Green Bones

   If caught, the presence of green bones (especially after cooking) is a definitive characteristic of Belone belone, though this is not an external identification feature.

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