Como identificar Sardinha-branca

Para identificar Sardinha-branca (Pellona harroweri), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Overall silvery, with a darker bluish-green dorsal surface fading to bright silver on the flanks and belly. Fins are hyaline (transparent) to slightly dusky.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

superior

Características distintivas

Deeply compressed body, almost leaf-like., Relatively large eyes, positioned anteriorly., Long anal fin originating well before the dorsal fin origin., A series of keeled scutes along the ventral midline, from the isthmus to the anus.

Nadadeira dorsal

Single, short dorsal fin located posterior to the midpoint of the body, typically with 13-16 soft rays. No spines.

Nadadeira caudal

Deeply forked caudal fin, symmetrical lobes.

Nadadeira peitoral

Pectoral fins are moderately long, typically with 13-15 rays.

Nadadeiras características

Anal fin is notably long, originating anterior to the dorsal fin origin, with 38-45 soft rays. Pelvic fins are small, located abdominally.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for a very compressed, silvery body with a darker back. The overall 'sardine-like' appearance is key.

2. 2

   Anal Fin Length

   The most distinguishing feature is the exceptionally long anal fin, which starts significantly anterior to the dorsal fin.

3. 3

   Ventral Scutes

   Feel for the sharp, keeled scutes along the belly, a characteristic of the Pristigasteridae family.

4. 4

   Mouth Position

   The upward-pointing (superior) mouth is indicative of its feeding habits on surface or mid-water prey.

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