Zo herken je Arulius Barbeel

Om Arulius Barbeel (Puntius arulius) te herkennen, let op deze belangrijke kenmerken.

Fysieke kenmerken

Lichaamsvorm

elongated

Kleur

The body is silvery-gold to brownish-yellow, adorned with three to four prominent vertical black bars. The first bar passes through the eye, the second is below the anterior part of the dorsal fin, the third below the posterior part of the dorsal fin, and a fourth, often less distinct, may be present on the caudal peduncle. Fins are typically hyaline to yellowish, with the dorsal fin often having reddish hues, especially in males. Mature males exhibit greatly elongated, filamentous dorsal fin rays.

Schubtype

cycloid

Positie van de bek

terminal

Onderscheidende kenmerken

Three to four prominent vertical black bars on the body., Greatly elongated dorsal fin rays in mature males., Two pairs of barbels, one rostral and one maxillary, though these can be very small and difficult to observe without close inspection.

Rugvin

Typically has 4 unbranched and 8 branched rays. In mature males, the third and fourth unbranched rays and the first branched ray are significantly elongated, forming a distinctive 'sail-like' appearance.

Staartvin

Forked, with rounded lobes.

Borstvin

Small and rounded.

Kenmerkende vinnen

The elongated dorsal fin rays of the male are the most distinctive feature.

Identificatietips

1. 1

   Body Shape and Size

   Elongated body, reaching up to 12 cm (4.7 inches) in total length, though typically smaller in aquariums (around 8-10 cm).

2. 2

   Coloration and Markings

   Silvery-gold body with 3-4 distinct vertical black bars. The first bar through the eye, the second and third below the dorsal fin, and a potential fourth on the caudal peduncle.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin

   Observe the dorsal fin. In mature males, the anterior rays are significantly elongated, giving it a 'longfin' appearance. This is a key distinguishing feature.

4. 4

   Barbels

   Presence of two pairs of small barbels, though these can be difficult to see without close examination.

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