Cara Mengenal Pasti Sama

Untuk mengenal pasti Sama (Pagrus auriga), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

compressed

Warna

Silvery-pink to reddish-silver body, often with 4-5 distinct reddish-brown vertical bands that fade with age. Fins are typically reddish. Juveniles have more pronounced banding.

Jenis sisik

ctenoid

Kedudukan mulut

terminal

Ciri tersendiri

Elongated dorsal fin rays, particularly the 3rd, 4th, and 5th spines, which can be significantly longer than the others, especially in adults., Large, prominent eyes., Strong, conical teeth in the front of the jaws, with molar-like teeth in the back for crushing shells., A dark spot at the origin of the lateral line.

Sirip dorsal

Single dorsal fin with 11-12 spines and 10-11 soft rays. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th dorsal spines are notably elongated, especially in larger individuals.

Sirip ekor

Forked caudal fin, typically reddish.

Sirip pektoral

Long and pointed pectoral fins.

Sirip tersendiri

Pelvic fins are relatively short. Anal fin has 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Elongated Dorsal Spines

   The most distinctive feature is the presence of very long, filamentous 3rd, 4th, and 5th dorsal fin spines, especially in adult specimens. This feature is less pronounced in juveniles.

2. 2

   Body Coloration and Bands

   Silvery-pink to reddish body with 4-5 reddish-brown vertical bands. These bands are more prominent in younger fish and tend to fade or become less distinct in older, larger individuals.

3. 3

   Dark Spot

   A small, dark spot is often visible at the origin of the lateral line, just behind the operculum.

4. 4

   Dentition

   Examination of the teeth reveals strong conical teeth anteriorly and molariform teeth posteriorly, adapted for crushing prey.

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