Como identificar Alfonsim

Para identificar Alfonsim (Beryx splendens), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Brilliant red to reddish-orange dorsally, fading to pinkish-silver ventrally. Fins are typically reddish.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Very large eyes, adapted for low light conditions in deep water., Deep, compressed body., Prominent, spiny dorsal fin., Large, deeply forked caudal fin., Rough, ctenoid scales.

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin with IV-VI spines followed by 13-16 soft rays. The spiny portion is relatively short.

Nadadeira caudal

Deeply forked caudal fin, with long, pointed lobes.

Nadadeira peitoral

Long and pointed, typically with 16-18 rays.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are thoracic, located beneath the pectoral fins, with I spine and 9-11 soft rays. Anal fin has IV spines and 26-30 soft rays.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Coloration

   Its vibrant red to reddish-orange body is a primary identifier, especially when freshly caught.

2. 2

   Eye Size

   The exceptionally large eyes, relative to its head size, are a key adaptation to its deep-water habitat and a strong distinguishing feature.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   The deep, laterally compressed body, combined with the large eyes and red color, makes it distinct.

4. 4

   Fin Structure

   The deeply forked caudal fin and the spiny, yet relatively short, dorsal fin are characteristic.

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