Como identificar Bagre-ornato

Para identificar Bagre-ornato (Pimelodus ornatus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

The body is typically silvery-grey to brownish-grey, adorned with prominent, irregular black or dark brown spots and blotches that often coalesce into stripes or bands, particularly along the lateral line and dorsal surface. The fins are often translucent with dark markings, and the caudal fin may have a dark band. Juveniles tend to have more distinct patterns.

Tipo de escama

none

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Long, prominent maxillary barbels extending beyond the caudal fin base in adults., Two pairs of mental barbels., Adipose fin is relatively large and well-developed., Strong, serrated spines in the dorsal and pectoral fins., Distinctive ornate pattern of dark spots and blotches on a lighter background.

Nadadeira dorsal

One dorsal fin with a strong, serrated spine and 6-7 soft rays, followed by a large adipose fin.

Nadadeira caudal

Deeply forked caudal fin with pointed lobes.

Nadadeira peitoral

One pectoral fin on each side, each with a strong, serrated spine and several soft rays.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are small, abdominal in position. Anal fin is moderately long with 10-12 soft rays.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Coloration and Pattern

   Look for the distinctive ornate pattern of irregular dark spots and blotches on a lighter body. This is the most defining visual characteristic.

2. 2

   Barbels

   Observe the length of the maxillary barbels; they are exceptionally long, often reaching or exceeding the caudal fin base in adults.

3. 3

   Adipose Fin

   Note the presence and size of the adipose fin, which is well-developed in Pimelodus ornatus.

4. 4

   Fin Spines

   Identify the strong, serrated spines in the dorsal and pectoral fins. These are characteristic of many Pimelodidae species.

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