Como identificar Yellowtail Snapper

Para identificar Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

torpedo

Coloração

The dorsal side is typically olive to bluish-green, fading to white or silvery on the belly. A prominent, bright yellow stripe runs from the snout through the eye to the caudal fin, which is entirely bright yellow. The dorsal and anal fins are often yellowish, while the pectoral and pelvic fins are translucent to whitish.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Bright yellow caudal fin, Prominent yellow lateral stripe, Small, conical teeth in both jaws, Elongated, fusiform body

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin, deeply notched, with 10 spines and 12-14 soft rays.

Nadadeira caudal

Deeply forked, bright yellow caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Long and pointed, extending beyond the anus, with 16-17 rays.

Nadadeiras características

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

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Caudal Fin Color

   The most definitive feature is the bright yellow, deeply forked caudal (tail) fin.

2. 2

   Lateral Stripe

   A distinct, bright yellow stripe runs from the snout, through the eye, and along the lateral line to the caudal fin.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Its elongated, fusiform body is characteristic of a fast-swimming pelagic species, though it is reef-associated.

4. 4

   Dorsal Fin

   Observe the single, deeply notched dorsal fin with its specific spine and ray count (10 spines, 12-14 soft rays).

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