Como identificar Corcoroca

Para identificar Corcoroca (Haemulon chrysargyreum), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

Silvery-white to yellowish body with 6-8 prominent, narrow, bright yellow to golden-orange longitudinal stripes along the sides. The fins are typically yellowish, and the inside of the mouth is bright yellow or orange, a key diagnostic feature. Juveniles may have a more pronounced dark spot at the base of the caudal fin.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Bright yellow to golden-orange longitudinal stripes, Bright yellow or orange coloration inside the mouth, Relatively small mouth compared to other grunts, Slender body profile

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin, deeply notched, with 12 spines and 13-14 soft rays. The spinous portion is longer than the soft-rayed portion.

Nadadeira caudal

Forked caudal fin, typically yellowish.

Nadadeira peitoral

Long and pointed pectoral fins, extending beyond the anus in adults.

Nadadeiras características

Anal fin with 3 spines and 9 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Coloration and Stripes

   Look for the distinctive silvery-white to yellowish body with 6-8 bright yellow to golden-orange longitudinal stripes. These stripes are usually continuous and well-defined.

2. 2

   Mouth Color

   The most reliable field mark is the bright yellow or orange coloration inside the mouth, which is visible when the fish opens its mouth, especially during feeding or 'grunting' behavior.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Note the relatively slender and elongated body compared to many other grunt species.

4. 4

   Mouth Size

   Observe the relatively small mouth, which is characteristic of this species within the Haemulon genus.

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