Como identificar Roncador

Para identificar Roncador (Pomadasys incisus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

The body is typically silvery-grey to brownish-grey dorsally, fading to silvery-white ventrally. Often exhibits several faint, dusky longitudinal stripes or rows of spots along the flanks, which can be more pronounced in juveniles or stressed individuals. Fins are generally dusky or yellowish. The inside of the mouth is often orange-yellow.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Thick, fleshy lips (hence 'Rubberlip Grunt'), Small, conical teeth in bands on jaws, Presence of two pores and a median groove on the chin, Ability to produce a 'grunting' sound

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin with a deep notch, typically with XII-XIII spines and 13-16 soft rays. The spinous portion is longer than the soft-rayed portion.

Nadadeira caudal

Caudal fin is moderately forked.

Nadadeira peitoral

Pectoral fins are relatively long and pointed, typically with 16-17 rays.

Nadadeiras características

Anal fin with III spines and 7-9 soft rays; the second anal spine is notably strong and long, often longer than the third.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for the moderately compressed, oblong body with a silvery-grey to brownish-grey back and lighter belly. Faint longitudinal stripes or rows of spots may be visible.

2. 2

   Lips and Mouth

   Observe the thick, fleshy lips. The inside of the mouth is often distinctly orange-yellow, which can be a key identifier.

3. 3

   Chin Pores

   Examine the chin for two distinct pores and a median groove, characteristic of the Haemulidae family.

4. 4

   Dorsal Fin

   Note the single dorsal fin with a deep notch, typically with 12-13 strong spines and 13-16 soft rays.

5. 5

   Anal Fin Spines

   Pay close attention to the anal fin, specifically the second anal spine, which is usually very robust and longer than the third spine.

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