Slik identifiserer du Longfin Bannerfish

For å identifisere Longfin Bannerfish (Heniochus intermedius), se etter disse kjennetegnene.

Fysiske kjennetegn

Kroppsform

compressed

Farge

The body is predominantly white with two broad, diagonal black bands. The first black band runs from the anterior part of the dorsal fin through the eye to the pelvic fin. The second black band extends from the posterior part of the dorsal fin to the anal fin. The soft dorsal fin, caudal fin, and pectoral fins are typically yellow. The snout is often yellowish.

Skjelltype

ctenoid

Munnposisjon

terminal

Særtrekk

Greatly elongated fourth dorsal fin spine, forming a prominent banner-like filament., Two distinct broad black bands on a white body., Yellow coloration on the posterior fins.

Ryggfinne

11-12 spines, 23-25 soft rays; the fourth dorsal spine is greatly elongated.

Halefinne

Truncate to slightly emarginate, yellow.

Brystfinne

Yellow, typically 16-17 rays.

Karakteristiske finner

Pelvic fins are black.

Identifikasjonstips

1. 1

   Elongated Dorsal Fin Spine

   The most distinguishing feature is the extremely long, banner-like fourth dorsal fin spine. This is significantly longer than in most other Heniochus species.

2. 2

   Coloration Pattern

   The specific arrangement of two broad black bands on a white body, coupled with yellow posterior fins, is unique to this species within its geographic range.

3. 3

   Geographic Location

   Its restricted distribution to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is a key identifier, differentiating it from similar-looking species found elsewhere.

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