Cum să identificați Roman

Pentru a identifica specia Roman (Chrysoblephus laticeps), urmăriți aceste caracteristici cheie.

Caracteristici fizice

Forma corpului

compressed

Colorație

Adults are predominantly reddish-pink to orange-red dorsally, fading to silvery-white ventrally. A distinctive broad, white band runs from the eye to the dorsal fin origin. The head is often darker, sometimes with a purplish hue. Juveniles are generally paler with less pronounced markings.

Tipul de solzi

ctenoid

Poziția gurii

terminal

Caracteristici distinctive

Large, prominent head with a steep dorsal profile., Large eyes., Strong canine-like teeth at the front of the jaws, followed by molariform teeth., A broad, white band extending from the eye to the dorsal fin origin., Often has a dark blotch on the operculum (gill cover).

Înotătoarea dorsală

Single dorsal fin with 11-12 spines and 10-11 soft rays. The spiny portion is robust.

Înotătoarea caudală

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Înotătoarea pectorală

Long and pointed pectoral fins.

Înotătoare distinctive

Anal fin with 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic.

Sfaturi de identificare

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the reddish-pink to orange-red body with a distinct broad white band from the eye to the dorsal fin. The head is often darker.

2. 2

   Head Shape

   Note the large, prominent head with a steep dorsal profile, especially in larger individuals.

3. 3

   Teeth

   If observable, the strong canine-like teeth at the front of the jaws are characteristic of sparids, including the Roman.

4. 4

   Size

   Adults can reach up to 50 cm (20 inches) in total length and weigh over 4 kg (9 lbs), though average size is smaller.

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