Kako prepoznati Babica balavica

Za prepoznavanje Babica balavica (Lipophrys pholis) bodite pozorni na te ključne značilnosti.

Fizične značilnosti

Oblika telesa

elongated

Obarvanost

Highly variable, ranging from mottled browns, greens, and greys to reddish hues, often with darker blotches or bands that aid in camouflage. Males may display brighter colors during breeding season. The belly is typically paler.

Vrsta lusk

none

Položaj ust

terminal

Razpoznavne značilnosti

Large, blunt head with prominent eyes set high on the head., A single, continuous dorsal fin with both spiny and soft rays., Absence of scales on the body., Thick, fleshy lips., Small, comb-like teeth.

Hrbtna plavut

Long, continuous dorsal fin extending almost the entire length of the back, with 11-13 spines and 17-20 soft rays. A slight notch may be present between the spiny and soft-rayed portions.

Repna plavut

Rounded caudal fin.

Prsna plavut

Large, fan-like pectoral fins, often used for 'walking' on the substrate.

Razpoznavne plavuti

Pelvic fins are jugular (located anterior to the pectoral fins) and consist of a spine and 2-3 soft rays, often appearing filamentous.

Nasveti za prepoznavanje

1. 1

   Body Shape and Head

   Look for an elongated, somewhat compressed body with a large, blunt head and prominent, high-set eyes. The overall appearance is robust.

2. 2

   Coloration

   Observe the highly variable, mottled camouflage patterns of browns, greens, and greys. Males may show brighter colors during breeding. The absence of scales is a key feature.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin

   Note the single, long dorsal fin that runs almost the entire length of the back, with a distinct spiny and soft-rayed section, sometimes with a slight notch.

4. 4

   Pectoral and Pelvic Fins

   Identify the large, fan-like pectoral fins and the small, jugular pelvic fins located under the throat.

5. 5

   Absence of Tentacles

   Unlike many other blenny species, Lipophrys pholis typically lacks prominent supraorbital or nasal tentacles, which helps in differentiation.

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