European Sea Bass Nasıl Tanınır?

European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) balığını tanımlamak için şu temel özelliklere bakın.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Vücut şekli

torpedo

Renklenme

Silvery-grey on the back, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. Juveniles often have dark spots on the back and upper flanks, which typically fade with age. A distinctive dark spot is present on the operculum (gill cover).

Pul tipi

ctenoid

Ağız konumu

terminal

Ayırt edici özellikler

Two separate dorsal fins, the first spiny and the second soft-rayed., A prominent dark spot on the operculum., Large, well-developed scales., A relatively large mouth extending to below the eye., Strong, spiny opercular bones.

Sırt yüzgeci

Two dorsal fins: the first with 8-10 strong, sharp spines; the second with 1 spine and 12-13 soft rays.

Kuyruk yüzgeci

Caudal fin is moderately forked.

Göğüs yüzgeci

Pectoral fins are relatively short and rounded.

Ayırt edici yüzgeçler

Anal fin has 3 spines and 10-12 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic, located beneath the pectoral fins, with 1 spine and 5 soft rays.

Tanımlama İpuçları

1. 1

   Dorsal Fins

   Look for two clearly separated dorsal fins. The first is spiny, and the second is soft-rayed.

2. 2

   Opercular Spot

   A distinct dark spot on the upper part of the gill cover (operculum) is a key identifier, especially in adults.

3. 3

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Sleek, torpedo-shaped body with a silvery-grey back and white belly. Juveniles may have small dark spots on their upper flanks.

4. 4

   Lateral Line

   The lateral line is clearly visible and runs straight along the body.

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