Cara Mengenal Pasti Flathead Grey Mullet

Untuk mengenal pasti Flathead Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

torpedo

Warna

Dorsal side is typically olive-green to bluish-grey, fading to silvery on the flanks and white on the belly. Often has 6-7 faint longitudinal stripes along the sides, more prominent in younger individuals.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Kedudukan mulut

terminal

Ciri tersendiri

Robust, cylindrical body, slightly compressed anteriorly., Small, terminal mouth with thick lips., Prominent adipose eyelid covering most of the eye, leaving only a vertical slit for the pupil., Two widely separated dorsal fins., Large, cycloid scales.

Sirip dorsal

Two distinct dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin has 4 strong, rigid spines. The second dorsal fin has 8-9 soft rays.

Sirip ekor

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Sirip pektoral

Pectoral fins are relatively short, not reaching the origin of the first dorsal fin.

Sirip tersendiri

Pelvic fins are abdominal, located well behind the pectoral fins.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Adipose Eyelid

   The most distinguishing feature is the prominent, fatty eyelid that covers much of the eye, leaving only a vertical slit for the pupil. This is a key differentiator from many other mullet species.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fins

   Two widely separated dorsal fins. The first is spiny (4 spines), and the second is soft-rayed (8-9 rays). This separation is characteristic.

3. 3

   Mouth

   Small, triangular mouth with thick lips. The mouth is not protractile, and there are no teeth visible to the naked eye.

4. 4

   Coloration and Stripes

   Olive-green to bluish-grey back, silvery sides, and white belly. Faint longitudinal stripes (6-7) are often visible along the sides, especially in younger fish.

Terokai Flathead Grey Mullet