Como identificar Cabinza

Para identificar Cabinza (Sciaena deliciosa), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

Generally silvery-grey to bronze on the dorsal side, fading to a lighter, often whitish, ventral surface. Fins can be dusky. Juveniles may exhibit faint vertical bars that fade with age. The operculum often has a dark spot.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

inferior

Características distintivas

Robust, slightly compressed body, Large head with a relatively small, inferior mouth, Presence of a single, short barbel on the chin (though sometimes absent or rudimentary in adults), Strongly ctenoid scales covering the body and head, Lateral line distinctly arched anteriorly, then straight to the caudal fin

Nadadeira dorsal

Two dorsal fins, deeply notched or separated. The first dorsal fin has 10-11 strong spines; the second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 23-27 soft rays.

Nadadeira caudal

Truncate to slightly emarginate caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Pectoral fins are moderately long, typically with 16-18 rays.

Nadadeiras características

Anal fin with 2 spines and 7-9 soft rays. Pelvic fins thoracic, with 1 spine and 5 soft rays.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Chin Barbel

   Look for a small, often inconspicuous, barbel on the chin. While present, it can be reduced or absent in larger adults, making it less reliable for definitive identification in all cases.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fins

   Note the two distinct dorsal fins, with the first being spiny and the second having a single spine followed by numerous soft rays. The deep notch between them is characteristic.

3. 3

   Mouth Position

   The mouth is typically inferior (underslung), indicating its bottom-feeding habits. This distinguishes it from some other sciaenids with terminal mouths.

4. 4

   Lateral Line

   Observe the lateral line's curvature: it is distinctly arched over the pectoral fin region before straightening towards the tail.

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