Como identificar Pirapitinga

Para identificar Pirapitinga (Calophysus macropterus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

torpedo

Coloração

Adults typically exhibit a dark grey to brownish-black dorsal surface, fading to a lighter grey or whitish belly. Juveniles may have more pronounced mottling or spots that fade with age. The fins are often dark.

Tipo de escama

none

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Broad, flattened head with a wide mouth, Long, prominent barbels (two maxillary, four mental), Adipose fin is large and well-developed, Robust, muscular body, Relatively small eyes positioned dorsally

Nadadeira dorsal

Short-based, with a strong, serrated spine and 6-7 soft rays. Positioned anteriorly.

Nadadeira caudal

Deeply forked, with pointed lobes.

Nadadeira peitoral

Large and powerful, with a strong, serrated spine and several soft rays. Used for propulsion and defense.

Nadadeiras características

Possesses a large, fleshy adipose fin, characteristic of many pimelodid catfishes.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Head Shape

   Look for a distinctly broad and flattened head, wider than the body, with a very wide mouth.

2. 2

   Barbels

   Observe the long maxillary barbels that extend well past the pectoral fins, and four shorter mental barbels.

3. 3

   Adipose Fin

   Note the large, prominent adipose fin, which is a key characteristic of the Pimelodidae family.

4. 4

   Coloration

   Adults are generally dark grey to brownish-black dorsally, with a lighter belly. Juveniles may show some mottling.

5. 5

   Size

   This is a large catfish, capable of reaching significant sizes (up to 1.5 meters and over 50 kg), which helps distinguish it from smaller pimelodids.

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