Como identificar Escolar

Para identificar Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

torpedo

Coloração

Uniformly dark brown to black dorsally, fading to a slightly lighter brown or grey ventrally. Fins are typically dark.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Large, prominent eyes adapted for deep-water vision., Strong, sharp teeth in both jaws., Two widely separated dorsal fins., A series of finlets (4-6) behind the second dorsal and anal fins., A prominent lateral keel on the caudal peduncle, flanked by two smaller keels.

Nadadeira dorsal

First dorsal fin with 26-32 spines; second dorsal fin with 17-19 soft rays, followed by 4-6 finlets. The first dorsal fin is much longer and higher than the second.

Nadadeira caudal

Strongly forked caudal fin, characteristic of fast-swimming pelagic fish.

Nadadeira peitoral

Relatively short and rounded pectoral fins.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are small and located directly below the pectoral fins. Anal fin has 12-14 soft rays, followed by 4-6 finlets, mirroring the second dorsal fin.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Coloration

   Its uniformly dark brown to black body is a key identifier, distinguishing it from lighter-colored scombrids.

2. 2

   Finlets

   The presence of 4-6 finlets behind both the second dorsal and anal fins is characteristic of this species and other gempylids.

3. 3

   Lateral Keels

   The prominent central keel on the caudal peduncle, flanked by two smaller keels, is a definitive morphological feature.

4. 4

   Teeth

   Its strong, sharp teeth are indicative of its predatory nature and can be observed upon closer inspection of the mouth.

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