Cara Mengenal Pasti Ling

Untuk mengenal pasti Ling (Molva molva), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

eel-like

Warna

Dorsal side typically mottled brown, greenish-brown, or reddish-brown, fading to a paler, often yellowish or whitish belly. Fins are often edged with white.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Kedudukan mulut

terminal

Ciri tersendiri

Long, slender, almost eel-like body., Single prominent barbel on the chin., Two dorsal fins, the first short, the second very long., Long anal fin., Large mouth with numerous small, sharp teeth.

Sirip dorsal

Two dorsal fins: the first is short with 14-15 rays; the second is very long, extending almost to the caudal fin, with 61-69 rays.

Sirip ekor

Rounded or slightly truncate caudal fin.

Sirip pektoral

Relatively small, rounded pectoral fins.

Sirip tersendiri

Pelvic fins are jugular (located in front of the pectoral fins), with elongated, filamentous rays.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Look for the very elongated, almost snake-like body, which is characteristic of the species.

2. 2

   Chin Barbel

   The presence of a single, prominent barbel on the chin is a key identifier.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fins

   Note the two dorsal fins: a short first dorsal followed by a much longer second dorsal fin.

4. 4

   Pelvic Fins

   Observe the jugular pelvic fins with their elongated, filamentous rays, positioned anterior to the pectoral fins.

5. 5

   Coloration

   The mottled brown/greenish-brown dorsal coloration fading to a lighter belly, often with white-edged fins, is typical.

Terokai Ling