Como identificar Mullet

Para identificar Mullet (Mugilidae), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

Typically silvery-grey to olive-green dorsally, fading to silvery-white ventrally. Some species may have faint longitudinal stripes along the flanks.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Two widely separated dorsal fins, the first with 4 stiff spines., Small, triangular mouth, often with thick lips., Adipose eyelid, often covering part of the eye., Large, cycloid scales.

Nadadeira dorsal

Two distinct dorsal fins; the first is short-based with 4 strong spines, the second is soft-rayed and located further back.

Nadadeira caudal

Moderately forked or emarginate caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Pectoral fins are typically high on the body.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are abdominal, located well behind the pectoral fins.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Dorsal Fins

   Look for two distinctly separate dorsal fins. The first is spiny, the second is soft-rayed.

2. 2

   Mouth

   Observe the small, triangular mouth, often with thick lips, adapted for bottom feeding.

3. 3

   Adipose Eyelid

   Many species possess a fatty eyelid that partially covers the eye, a key characteristic of the family.

4. 4

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Generally robust, cylindrical body with silvery-grey to olive-green coloration, often with faint stripes.

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