Cara Mengenal Pasti Boga

Untuk mengenal pasti Boga (Megalobrama amblycephala), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

compressed

Warna

Silvery-white on the flanks and belly, with a darker, grayish-green to brownish-green dorsal surface. Fins are typically dusky or yellowish.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Kedudukan mulut

subterminal

Ciri tersendiri

Deep, laterally compressed body, Relatively small, blunt head with a short snout, Small, subterminal mouth, Long anal fin with numerous rays, Prominent lateral line

Sirip dorsal

Short, with 3-4 unbranched rays and 7-8 branched rays. Originates slightly anterior to the pelvic fin origin.

Sirip ekor

Deeply forked, with pointed lobes.

Sirip pektoral

Moderately long, reaching to or slightly beyond the pelvic fin origin.

Sirip tersendiri

Anal fin is notably long, with 3 unbranched rays and 25-29 branched rays. Pelvic fins are abdominal.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Look for a very deep, compressed body, giving it a 'tall' appearance when viewed from the side.

2. 2

   Head and Mouth

   Note the relatively small, blunt head and the small, subterminal mouth, which is positioned slightly below the tip of the snout.

3. 3

   Anal Fin Length

   The most distinguishing feature is its exceptionally long anal fin, which extends for a significant portion of the ventral side of the body.

4. 4

   Lateral Line

   Observe the complete and prominent lateral line, which typically has 50-56 scales.

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