Como identificar Bordalo

Para identificar Bordalo (Squalius alburnoides), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

elongated

Coloração

Dorsal side is typically dark grey to greenish-brown, fading to silvery flanks and a whitish belly. A faint, often indistinct, lateral stripe may be present. Fins are generally translucent or slightly yellowish, sometimes with a reddish tinge at the base during breeding season.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Slender, elongated body, Relatively small, terminal mouth, Large scales, Absence of barbels

Nadadeira dorsal

Short, with 7-9 branched rays, positioned slightly behind the pelvic fins.

Nadadeira caudal

Deeply forked caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Moderately sized, typically with 15-17 rays.

Nadadeiras características

All fins are relatively small in proportion to the body.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Shape

   Slender and elongated, similar to a dace or small chub, but generally more streamlined.

2. 2

   Mouth

   Small, terminal mouth without barbels, distinguishing it from many other cyprinids like barbel species.

3. 3

   Scales

   Relatively large scales for its body size, with a distinct lateral line that is usually complete.

4. 4

   Coloration

   Silvery flanks with a darker back, lacking prominent spots or patterns, though a faint lateral stripe might be visible.

5. 5

   Fin Position

   Dorsal fin origin is typically posterior to the pelvic fin origin.

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