Como identificar Panda Garra

Para identificar Panda Garra (Garra flavatra), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

The body is typically a light tan to yellowish-brown base color, overlaid with 3-5 prominent, broad, dark brown to black vertical bands or saddles. The fins are often translucent or slightly yellowish, sometimes with dark markings. The caudal fin can have a reddish or orange tint, especially in mature males. The ventral surface is usually lighter.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

inferior

Características distintivas

Prominent dark vertical bands on a lighter body, resembling a panda., Specialized oral disc (sucker mouth) on the ventral side of the head, equipped with keratinized tubercles for scraping algae and adhering to surfaces., A pair of small barbels at the corners of the mouth., Relatively small size, typically reaching 6-8 cm (2.4-3.1 inches) in total length.

Nadadeira dorsal

Single, relatively tall dorsal fin, typically with 8-9 branched rays. Often has a dark blotch at the base or along the rays.

Nadadeira caudal

Forked caudal fin, often with a reddish or orange hue, especially in males.

Nadadeira peitoral

Large, horizontally oriented pectoral fins, adapted for gripping surfaces in strong currents.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are also horizontally oriented and contribute to the adhesive function. Anal fin is small and located posteriorly.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Coloration and Pattern

   Look for the distinctive dark vertical bands (usually 3-5) on a lighter, yellowish-tan body. This 'panda' pattern is the most reliable visual identifier.

2. 2

   Oral Disc

   Observe the ventral mouth, which forms a prominent adhesive disc. This is characteristic of Garra species and allows them to cling to surfaces in strong currents.

3. 3

   Size

   Adults typically do not exceed 8 cm (3.1 inches) in total length, making them a relatively small species within the Garra genus.

4. 4

   Fin Shape and Position

   Note the large, horizontally spread pectoral fins and the forked caudal fin, often with a reddish tint.

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