Como identificar Brazilian Mojarra

Para identificar Brazilian Mojarra (Eugerres brasilianus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Overall silvery, often with faint dusky vertical bars on the flanks, which may fade after capture. Fins are typically translucent to dusky. The dorsal fin may have a dark margin.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

inferior

Características distintivas

Highly protrusible mouth, forming a downward-pointing tube when extended., Deep, compressed body., Large, silvery scales., A prominent, deeply notched dorsal fin., Pectoral fins are long and pointed.

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin, deeply notched, with 9-10 spines and 10-11 soft rays. The anterior spines are typically longer.

Nadadeira caudal

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Long and pointed, reaching beyond the anus in adults.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are thoracic, with one spine and five soft rays. Anal fin has 3 spines and 7-8 soft rays.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Mouth

   Observe the highly protrusible mouth, which can extend significantly downwards, forming a tube for feeding on benthic organisms. This is a key characteristic of the Gerreidae family.

2. 2

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Note the deep, compressed, silvery body. Look for faint, dusky vertical bars on the flanks, though these can be indistinct or fade quickly.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin

   Examine the single, deeply notched dorsal fin with prominent spines, particularly the longer anterior ones.

4. 4

   Pectoral Fins

   The long, pointed pectoral fins that extend past the anus are a good distinguishing feature.

5. 5

   Scales

   The large, silvery ctenoid scales are characteristic.

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