Como identificar Roach

Para identificar Roach (Rutilus rutilus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Silvery flanks, darker greenish-grey back, often with a reddish tint on the fins, especially the pectoral, pelvic, and anal fins. The iris of the eye is typically reddish-orange.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Reddish-orange iris, Relatively deep body compared to other cyprinids, Small, terminal mouth, Lateral line with 39-48 scales

Nadadeira dorsal

Single, short-based dorsal fin with 10-12 rays, positioned directly above or slightly behind the pelvic fins.

Nadadeira caudal

Forked caudal fin with 19 rays.

Nadadeira peitoral

Paired pectoral fins with 15-17 rays.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are located abdominally, with 9-10 rays. Anal fin has 10-12 rays.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Eye Color

   The most distinctive feature is the bright reddish-orange iris, which is usually very prominent.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   A relatively deep, compressed body with silvery flanks and a darker back.

3. 3

   Fin Position

   The dorsal fin typically originates directly above or slightly behind the pelvic fins.

4. 4

   Mouth

   A small, terminal mouth, not downturned or upturned.

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