Jinsi ya Kutambua Kibinago

Ili kutambua Kibinago (Spratelloides gracilis), angalia sifa hizi muhimu.

Sifa za Kimwili

Umbo la mwili

elongated

Rangi

Dorsal surface is typically greenish-blue to dark blue, fading to silvery white on the ventral side. A distinct, iridescent silvery stripe runs horizontally along the mid-flank from the operculum to the caudal peduncle.

Aina ya magamba

cycloid

Nafasi ya mdomo

superior

Sifa bainifu

Slender, fusiform body, Large eyes relative to head size, Single, short dorsal fin located mid-body, Small, delicate scales that are easily shed, Absence of lateral line pores on the body (lateral line canal present on head)

Pezi la mgongoni

Single, short dorsal fin with 10-13 soft rays, positioned slightly anterior to the anal fin origin.

Pezi la mkia

Deeply forked caudal fin, symmetrical lobes.

Pezi la kifuani

Small, low-set pectoral fins with 12-14 rays.

Mapezi bainifu

Pelvic fins are small, abdominal, and located beneath the dorsal fin. Anal fin is short with 10-13 soft rays, originating posterior to the dorsal fin base.

Vidokezo vya Utambuzi

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for a very slender, elongated body with a distinct, bright silvery stripe running along the side. The back is typically dark blue or greenish-blue.

2. 2

   Fin Placement

   Note the single, short dorsal fin located roughly in the middle of the back, and the deeply forked caudal fin. The pelvic fins are small and located abdominally.

3. 3

   Mouth Position

   The mouth is superior (upturned), indicating its feeding habit on surface or mid-water plankton.

4. 4

   Size

   Adults rarely exceed 12 cm (4.7 inches) in total length, with an average size of 8-10 cm (3-4 inches).

Chunguza Kibinago