Como identificar Garoupa-Argus

Para identificar Garoupa-Argus (Cephalopholis argus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

torpedo

Coloração

The body is typically dark brown to reddish-brown, covered with numerous small, bright blue spots, each often encircled by a darker ring. The fins are similarly colored, with blue spots. The intensity and shade of the base color can vary depending on the fish's mood, habitat, and geographic location.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Numerous small, bright blue spots, often ringed in black, covering the entire body and fins., A relatively deep body and large mouth., The caudal fin is rounded., Typically reaches a maximum length of about 60 cm (24 inches), though individuals up to 40 cm (16 inches) are more common.

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin with 9 spines and 10 soft rays. The spiny and soft-rayed portions are continuous.

Nadadeira caudal

Rounded caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Large and rounded, typically with 17-18 rays.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are thoracic, originating below or slightly behind the pectoral fin base.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Coloration and Spotting

   The most definitive feature is the dense covering of small, iridescent blue spots, each often outlined in black, over a dark brown to reddish-brown body. No other grouper species in its range has this exact pattern.

2. 2

   Fin Shape

   The rounded caudal fin and continuous dorsal fin are characteristic. The pectoral fins are also notably rounded.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   A robust, torpedo-shaped body with a large, protractile mouth.

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