Cara Mengenal Pasti Kole Tang

Untuk mengenal pasti Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

compressed

Warna

The body coloration is typically a mottled brown to dark brown, often with numerous fine, pale blue to yellow spots or lines that can vary in intensity. A prominent feature is the bright yellow ring around the eye, which gives it the common name 'Yelloweye Tang'. The fins are generally dark, matching the body, but can have subtle blue or yellow margins. Juveniles often exhibit a more vibrant yellow body with blue spots.

Jenis sisik

ctenoid

Kedudukan mulut

inferior

Ciri tersendiri

Bright yellow ring around the eye, Numerous small, bristle-like teeth used for scraping algae and detritus, Scalpel-like spine on each side of the caudal peduncle, Mottled brown body with fine spots or lines

Sirip dorsal

Dorsal fin with 8 spines and 25-28 soft rays, continuous and relatively long.

Sirip ekor

Lunate (crescent-shaped) caudal fin.

Sirip pektoral

Pectoral fins are moderately sized, with 15-17 rays.

Sirip tersendiri

Anal fin with 3 spines and 21-24 soft rays. Pelvic fins with 1 spine and 3 soft rays. The caudal peduncle bears a single, sharp, retractable scalpel on each side.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Eye Ring

   The most distinguishing feature is the prominent bright yellow ring encircling the eye.

2. 2

   Body Coloration and Pattern

   Look for a mottled brown body covered with numerous small, pale blue to yellow spots or lines. The intensity of these markings can vary.

3. 3

   Mouth and Teeth

   Observe its downward-pointing mouth with numerous bristle-like teeth, characteristic of Ctenochaetus species, used for scraping.

4. 4

   Caudal Peduncle Spine

   Like all surgeonfishes, it possesses a sharp, retractable scalpel on each side of the caudal peduncle, though it may be less conspicuous than in some other tangs.

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