Fish Markings

Body markings can be visually obvious, highly varied in shape, size, color, location and a combination of all these factors.

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Lines

Vary in numbers and thickness, partial or whole coverage.
Bars

Vertical
Stripes

Horizontal lines
Bands

Diagonal lines
Spots

A well-defined circular mark
Ocellated spot

Spot surrounded by ring of another color.
Blotch

Ill-defined/irregular mark
Speckles

Fine spots
Markings around eye

Can be a specific color, may radiate outwards in specific pattern, eye can be disguised by a similar colored line going through it.
Color

The colors of many species vary considerably from individual to individual. Many fish also have an ability to pale, darken, and change color. Because of this the color is rarely used for identification