Kako prepoznati Babica slingrepka

Za prepoznavanje Babica slingrepka (Gobius geniporus) bodite pozorni na te ključne značilnosti.

Fizične značilnosti

Oblika telesa

elongated

Obarvanost

The body coloration is typically a mottled brown, grey, or yellowish-brown, often with irregular darker blotches and spots that provide excellent camouflage. The ventral side is usually lighter. Some individuals may exhibit faint vertical banding. The fins are generally translucent with some darker speckling.

Vrsta lusk

ctenoid

Položaj ust

terminal

Razpoznavne značilnosti

Elongated, somewhat depressed head with a relatively long snout., Large eyes positioned dorsally., Two distinct dorsal fins., Pelvic fins fused into a disc-like sucker., Lateral line system well-developed, with distinct sensory pores on the head.

Hrbtna plavut

Two dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin has 6-7 spines, and the second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 12-14 soft rays. The first dorsal fin is typically lower than the second.

Repna plavut

Rounded to slightly emarginate caudal fin, with 15-17 rays.

Prsna plavut

Pectoral fins are relatively large and rounded, with 17-19 rays.

Razpoznavne plavuti

Pelvic fins are completely fused into a prominent, anteriorly concave disc-like sucker, characteristic of gobies, used for adhesion to substrates. Anal fin has 1 spine and 11-13 soft rays.

Nasveti za prepoznavanje

1. 1

   Head Shape

   Look for the elongated, somewhat flattened head and relatively long snout, which is a key distinguishing feature from many other goby species.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fins

   Observe the two separate dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin is typically lower than the second, and the spine count (6-7) can be helpful.

3. 3

   Pelvic Fin Sucker

   Confirm the presence of the fused pelvic fins forming a distinct adhesive disc on the ventral side, characteristic of the Gobiidae family.

4. 4

   Coloration and Pattern

   Note the mottled brown/grey/yellowish-brown coloration with irregular darker blotches, which provides camouflage against sandy or muddy substrates.

5. 5

   Size

   Adults typically reach a maximum total length of 12-15 cm, with some individuals potentially reaching up to 18 cm.

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