Como identificar Garoupa-pintada

Para identificar Garoupa-pintada (Epinephelus guttatus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

The body color ranges from reddish-brown to olive-green, densely covered with small, dark red to reddish-brown spots that extend onto the fins. The belly is typically paler. A distinctive feature is the presence of a black saddle-like blotch on the caudal peduncle, often partially obscured by spots.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Numerous small, dark red to reddish-brown spots covering the entire body and fins., A black saddle-like blotch on the caudal peduncle, often visible even if spotted., A relatively deep body, compressed laterally., Large mouth with several rows of small, sharp teeth.

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin with 11 spines and 15-17 soft rays. The spinous portion is continuous with the soft-rayed portion, with the spines gradually increasing in length posteriorly.

Nadadeira caudal

Rounded caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Large, rounded pectoral fins, typically unspotted or with very faint spots.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are shorter than pectoral fins and originate slightly behind the pectoral fin base.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Spotting Pattern

   Look for the dense covering of small, dark red to reddish-brown spots over a reddish-brown to olive-green background. These spots are generally uniform in size and distribution.

2. 2

   Caudal Peduncle Spot

   Identify the black saddle-like blotch on the upper part of the caudal peduncle (the narrow part of the body connecting to the tail fin). This is a key distinguishing mark.

3. 3

   Fin Coloration

   The spots extend onto all fins, except sometimes the pectoral fins which may be unspotted or have very faint spots.

4. 4

   Body Shape

   Observe the relatively deep and robust body shape typical of groupers.

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