Flathead Grey Mullet Nasıl Tanınır?

Flathead Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus) balığını tanımlamak için şu temel özelliklere bakın.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Vücut şekli

torpedo

Renklenme

Dorsal side is typically olive-green to bluish-grey, fading to silvery sides and a white belly. Often exhibits 6-7 faint longitudinal stripes along the sides, particularly noticeable in younger individuals.

Pul tipi

cycloid

Ağız konumu

terminal

Ayırt edici özellikler

Robust, cylindrical body, slightly compressed anteriorly., Head is broad and flattened dorsally., Small, terminal mouth with thick lips., Prominent adipose eyelid covering most of the eye, leaving only a vertical slit over the pupil., Two widely separated dorsal fins; the first with 4 strong spines, the second with 8-9 soft rays., Large, cycloid scales covering the body and head.

Sırt yüzgeci

Two separate dorsal fins. First dorsal fin has 4 strong, rigid spines. Second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 8-9 soft rays.

Kuyruk yüzgeci

Moderately forked caudal fin.

Göğüs yüzgeci

Pectoral fins are relatively short, not reaching the origin of the first dorsal fin.

Ayırt edici yüzgeçler

Pelvic fins are abdominal, located well behind the pectoral fins. Anal fin has 3 spines and 8-9 soft rays.

Tanımlama İpuçları

1. 1

   Adipose Eyelid

   The most distinguishing feature is the prominent, fatty eyelid that covers much of the eye, leaving only a vertical slit for the pupil. This is a key differentiator from many other fish species.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fins

   Two distinctly separate dorsal fins. The first is short and spiny (4 spines), while the second is longer and soft-rayed. This separation is characteristic of mullets.

3. 3

   Head Shape

   The head is noticeably broad and flattened on top, giving it the 'flathead' moniker.

4. 4

   Coloration and Stripes

   Silvery body with a darker back and often faint, horizontal dark stripes along the sides, especially visible in fresh specimens.

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