Como identificar Pargo-carmim

Para identificar Pargo-carmim (Lutjanus sanguineus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Adults are typically reddish-pink to deep crimson, often with a silvery sheen on the belly. Juveniles may exhibit faint vertical bands or spots that fade with age. Fins are usually reddish.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Deep body, compressed laterally., Prominent hump on the forehead of larger adults, particularly males., Large eyes relative to head size., Strong canine teeth in the front of both jaws.

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin with 10 spines and 13-14 soft rays, deeply incised between spiny and soft portions.

Nadadeira caudal

Caudal fin is emarginate (slightly forked) to truncate.

Nadadeira peitoral

Long pectoral fins, reaching to or beyond the anus.

Nadadeiras características

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

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Coloration

   The deep reddish-pink to crimson body color is a primary identifier. Note the silvery belly.

2. 2

   Body Shape and Hump

   The deep, compressed body and the distinctive forehead hump in larger specimens are key. The hump becomes more pronounced with age.

3. 3

   Fin Count

   Count the dorsal fin spines (10) and soft rays (13-14), and anal fin spines (3) and soft rays (8-9) for confirmation.

4. 4

   Teeth

   Presence of strong canine teeth in the front of both jaws.

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