Como identificar Aracu Comum

Para identificar Aracu Comum (Schizodon nasutus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

Silvery-grey body with a darker dorsal region and lighter ventral side. Often exhibits a series of faint, dark vertical bars or blotches along the flanks, which can vary in intensity. Fins are typically translucent to yellowish.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

subterminal

Características distintivas

Elongated, somewhat compressed body, Distinctive pointed snout (nasutus means 'large-nosed'), Subterminal mouth with specialized teeth for scraping algae and detritus, A dark spot or blotch often present at the base of the caudal fin

Nadadeira dorsal

Single dorsal fin, relatively short, located mid-body.

Nadadeira caudal

Forked caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Paired pectoral fins, relatively small.

Nadadeiras características

Adipose fin absent. Anal fin is short and located posteriorly.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Snout Shape

   The most distinguishing feature is its pointed, somewhat elongated snout, which gives it the 'nasutus' (large-nosed) epithet.

2. 2

   Mouth Position

   The mouth is subterminal, meaning it is located on the underside of the head, adapted for scraping surfaces.

3. 3

   Body Coloration and Markings

   Silvery-grey body with subtle vertical bars and a potential dark spot at the caudal fin base. This can help differentiate it from other Schizodon species.

4. 4

   Fin Structure

   Absence of an adipose fin and a relatively short dorsal fin are characteristic of the genus.

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