Cara Mengenal Pasti Kerapu Macan

Untuk mengenal pasti Kerapu Macan (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

torpedo

Warna

The body is typically light brown to greenish-brown, covered with numerous irregular, dark brown to black spots and blotches that often coalesce to form a reticulated or marbled pattern. The fins are similarly patterned. A distinctive saddle-like blotch is often present on the caudal peduncle, and several dark blotches may be visible along the dorsal fin base. Juveniles tend to have more pronounced and contrasting patterns.

Jenis sisik

ctenoid

Kedudukan mulut

terminal

Ciri tersendiri

Robust, deep body., Large head with a prominent mouth., Rounded caudal fin in adults., Distinctive mottled and blotched pattern resembling camouflage., Often has a dark saddle on the caudal peduncle., The interorbital space is flat or slightly concave.

Sirip dorsal

Single dorsal fin with 11 spines and 14-16 soft rays. The spinous portion is lower than the soft-rayed portion.

Sirip ekor

Caudal fin is rounded in adults, slightly emarginate in juveniles.

Sirip pektoral

Pectoral fins are relatively short and rounded, with 18-20 rays.

Sirip tersendiri

Pelvic fins are short, not reaching the anus. Anal fin has 3 spines and 8 soft rays.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Coloration and Pattern

   Look for the characteristic brown-marbled or blotched pattern over a lighter background. The irregular, coalescing spots are key. A dark saddle on the caudal peduncle is often present.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Robust, deep-bodied fish with a large head and mouth. The body depth is typically 2.7-3.3 times in standard length.

3. 3

   Caudal Fin

   Adults have a distinctly rounded caudal fin, which can help differentiate it from some other grouper species with truncate or emarginate tails.

4. 4

   Dorsal Fin Spines

   Count the dorsal fin spines (usually 11) and soft rays (14-16). The spinous portion is noticeably lower than the soft-rayed portion.

5. 5

   Maxilla

   The maxilla (upper jaw bone) extends well past the posterior margin of the eye.

Terokai Kerapu Macan