Como identificar Enxada

Para identificar Enxada (Kyphosus sectatrix), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Typically silvery-grey to brownish-grey, often with faint longitudinal stripes or spots. Some individuals may exhibit a yellowish tinge on the fins or body. Juveniles can be more silvery with distinct dark spots.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Small mouth with incisor-like teeth arranged in a single row., Dorsal and anal fins with scaly sheaths., Caudal fin is moderately forked., Body is deep and compressed.

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin with 10-11 spines and 11-12 soft rays. The spinous and soft-rayed portions are continuous.

Nadadeira caudal

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Relatively short pectoral fins.

Nadadeiras características

Anal fin with 3 spines and 10-11 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for a deep, compressed, silvery-grey to brownish-grey body, often with faint stripes. Juveniles may have more pronounced spots.

2. 2

   Mouth and Teeth

   Observe the small mouth with incisor-like teeth, characteristic of its herbivorous diet.

3. 3

   Fin Structure

   Note the continuous dorsal fin with 10-11 spines and 11-12 soft rays, and the moderately forked caudal fin.

4. 4

   Behavior

   Often seen in schools, grazing on algae on rocky substrates or swimming in mid-water.

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