Como identificar Ramirezi Dourado

Para identificar Ramirezi Dourado (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Gold)), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Predominantly iridescent golden-yellow across the body and fins. May exhibit faint vertical barring or a black spot on the flank, though these are often obscured by the intense golden pigmentation. Some individuals may have red or orange accents on the fins, particularly the dorsal and caudal fins. Eyes are often golden or reddish.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Intense golden-yellow coloration covering most of the body and fins., Relatively small size for a cichlid, typically reaching 5-7 cm (2-2.8 inches) in total length., High-bodied, laterally compressed profile., Often exhibits a black spot on the mid-flank, though it can be faint in some gold variants., Males typically have more elongated dorsal and anal fin rays, and a more pointed dorsal fin.

Nadadeira dorsal

Long and spiny anteriorly, soft-rayed posteriorly. Males often have elongated rays in the anterior part of the dorsal fin.

Nadadeira caudal

Rounded to slightly emarginate.

Nadadeira peitoral

Small and fan-shaped.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are often elongated and filamentous, particularly in males, and can be tinged with red or orange.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Coloration

   The most defining feature is its intense, uniform golden-yellow body and fin coloration, distinguishing it from the more varied and less intensely colored wild type or other ram variants.

2. 2

   Size and Shape

   Small, high-bodied, and laterally compressed cichlid, typically under 7 cm. This helps differentiate it from larger cichlid species.

3. 3

   Fin Morphology

   Look for the elongated, often filamentous pelvic fins and the potentially extended anterior dorsal fin rays, especially in males.

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