Como identificar Salema

Para identificar Salema (Sarpa salpa), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

Silvery-grey body with 10-12 prominent golden-yellow longitudinal stripes running from behind the head to the caudal fin. Fins are generally dusky or yellowish.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

10-12 golden-yellow longitudinal stripes, Small, terminal mouth with incisor-like teeth, Relatively small eyes, Forked caudal fin

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin with 11-12 spines and 13-15 soft rays.

Nadadeira caudal

Deeply forked caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Moderately sized pectoral fins.

Nadadeiras características

Pelvic fins are relatively small and located beneath the pectoral fins.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Golden Stripes

   The most distinctive feature is the 10-12 bright golden-yellow longitudinal stripes along its silvery-grey body. No other common Mediterranean or Atlantic fish has this exact pattern.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Its elongated, oval body shape is characteristic of the Sparidae family, but combined with the stripes, it's unique.

3. 3

   Mouth and Teeth

   Observe its small, terminal mouth with incisor-like teeth, adapted for grazing on algae.

4. 4

   Schooling Behavior

   Often seen in large, dense schools, especially near seagrass beds or rocky outcrops.

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