Cara Mengenal Pasti Boga

Untuk mengenal pasti Boga (Pseudochondrostoma willkommii), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

elongated

Warna

Dorsal side is typically dark grey to olive-brown, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. Fins are generally dusky, sometimes with a reddish tinge, especially during breeding season. Juveniles may exhibit faint lateral spots.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Kedudukan mulut

subterminal

Ciri tersendiri

Subterminal, arched mouth with a horny cutting edge on the lower jaw, adapted for scraping., Relatively small eyes., Lateral line complete, with 55-65 scales., Pharyngeal teeth in a single row, typically 6-5 or 5-5., Maximum recorded length up to 40 cm (15.7 inches), though commonly 20-30 cm (7.9-11.8 inches).

Sirip dorsal

Short, with 3 unbranched and 7-9 branched rays. Originates slightly anterior to the pelvic fin origin.

Sirip ekor

Deeply forked, with pointed lobes.

Sirip pektoral

Relatively short, with 1 unbranched and 15-17 branched rays.

Sirip tersendiri

Pelvic fins are abdominal, with 1 unbranched and 8 branched rays. Anal fin has 3 unbranched and 7-9 branched rays.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Mouth shape

   The most distinguishing feature is its subterminal, arched mouth with a sharp, horny lower jaw, clearly visible when viewed from below or the side. This is a key differentiator from other Iberian cyprinids.

2. 2

   Body coloration

   Observe the dark dorsal side contrasting with silvery flanks and belly. Fin coloration can also be a clue, especially the dusky or reddish tinge.

3. 3

   Lateral line scale count

   Counting the scales along the lateral line (55-65) can help confirm identification, especially when distinguishing from similar species with different scale counts.

4. 4

   Habitat preference

   Its presence in fast-flowing, clear, rocky-bottomed sections of the Guadiana basin is a strong indicator.

Terokai Boga