Como identificar Sargento

Para identificar Sargento (Myripristis jacobus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

The body is predominantly reddish-orange to reddish-brown dorsally, fading to a lighter red or pinkish-white ventrally. A prominent, dark reddish-brown to black bar is typically present behind the operculum, extending from the dorsal fin base to the pectoral fin base. The fins are generally reddish, often with white leading edges on the pelvic and anal fins, and a white tip on the lower lobe of the caudal fin. Juveniles may exhibit more pronounced banding.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Large eyes, characteristic of nocturnal species., Deep, compressed body., Rough, ctenoid scales., Prominent dark bar behind the operculum., Spiny dorsal fin with 11 spines, followed by a soft-rayed dorsal fin with 13-15 soft rays., Anal fin with 4 spines and 11-13 soft rays., Caudal fin deeply forked., Maximum recorded length up to 25 cm (9.8 inches) TL, commonly observed around 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) TL.

Nadadeira dorsal

Dorsal fin deeply notched, with 11 strong spines followed by 13-15 soft rays. The spiny portion is typically reddish, and the soft-rayed portion is also reddish.

Nadadeira caudal

Deeply forked caudal fin, reddish in color, often with a white tip on the lower lobe.

Nadadeira peitoral

Pectoral fins are relatively long and pointed, with 15-16 rays, reddish.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are thoracic, with 1 spine and 7 soft rays, often with white leading edges. Anal fin has 4 spines and 11-13 soft rays, also often with white leading edges.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Dark Opercular Bar

   The most distinguishing feature is the prominent dark reddish-brown to black bar located vertically behind the operculum (gill cover).

2. 2

   Large Eyes

   Characteristic large eyes, indicative of its nocturnal habits, are a key identifier among soldierfishes.

3. 3

   Body Coloration

   The overall reddish-orange to reddish-brown body color, often lighter ventrally, helps differentiate it from other reef fish.

4. 4

   Fin Edges

   Look for the white leading edges on the pelvic and anal fins, and often a white tip on the lower caudal fin lobe.

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