Cara Mengenal Pasti Jarbua Terapon

Untuk mengenal pasti Jarbua Terapon (Therapon jarbua), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

compressed

Warna

Silvery-grey to whitish body with three to four prominent, curved, dark brown to black longitudinal stripes on the upper half of the body. The stripes extend onto the caudal fin. A distinct black blotch is often present on the operculum.

Jenis sisik

ctenoid

Kedudukan mulut

terminal

Ciri tersendiri

Three to four curved, dark longitudinal stripes on the upper body., A prominent black blotch on the operculum., Spiny dorsal fin with venom glands at the base of the spines., Caudal fin with dark stripes extending from the body.

Sirip dorsal

Single dorsal fin, deeply notched, with 11-12 strong, venomous spines followed by 9-11 soft rays. The spiny portion is longer than the soft-rayed portion.

Sirip ekor

Slightly forked caudal fin, with the dark body stripes extending onto the lobes.

Sirip pektoral

Moderately sized, rounded pectoral fins.

Sirip tersendiri

Pelvic fins are thoracic, with one spine and five soft rays. Anal fin has 3 strong spines and 8-10 soft rays.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Body Stripes

   Look for the characteristic three to four curved, dark brown to black stripes on the upper half of the body, which extend onto the caudal fin.

2. 2

   Opercular Spot

   A prominent black blotch on the operculum (gill cover) is a key identifying feature.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin

   Note the deeply notched dorsal fin with a long spiny portion (11-12 spines) and a shorter soft-rayed portion (9-11 rays).

4. 4

   Size

   Adults typically reach a maximum standard length of 36 cm, though commonly observed around 20-25 cm.

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