Como identificar Red Snapper

Para identificar Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Adults are typically bright red or rosy pink dorsally, fading to a lighter pink or silvery-red ventrally. Fins are reddish. Juveniles may have a dark spot on the upper flank below the anterior soft dorsal rays, which fades with age.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Large, prominent eyes, Pointed snout, Large mouth with canine-like teeth, Absence of a deep groove on the preopercle (gill cover), Relatively short pectoral fins, not reaching the anus

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin, deeply notched, with 10 spines and 14 soft rays.

Nadadeira caudal

Caudal fin is truncate to slightly emarginate.

Nadadeira peitoral

Long and pointed, typically 17-18 rays.

Nadadeiras características

Anal fin has 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays. Pelvic fins are relatively short.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the characteristic bright red to rosy pink body color. Juveniles may have a faint dark spot below the dorsal fin.

2. 2

   Fin Rays

   Count the dorsal fin spines (10) and soft rays (14). The anal fin has 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Observe the robust, compressed body with a relatively high back. The snout is pointed, and the mouth is large.

4. 4

   Preopercle Groove

   A key distinguishing feature from some similar species is the absence of a deep groove on the preopercle (the bone forming the posterior and ventral margin of the cheek).

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