Lateral line
A line of sensory pores running along each side of a fish, from the gill cover toward the tail.
In practice
Its shape and the patterns above or below it are used to separate species such as spotted and largemouth bass.
Where it comes up
The linked entry shows the term in use on a real identification problem, and how CatchVault handles that step.
Questions & answers
What is a lateral line on a fish?
A line of sensory pores running along each side of a fish, from the gill cover toward the tail. Its shape and the patterns above or below it are used to separate species such as spotted and largemouth bass.
Sources for this entry
- FishBase: Scientific database of fish species, names, ranges and morphology.
Practical guidance is original editorial writing. App details come from the developer’s published descriptions, checked .
Continue this reading path
How the related websites connect
This reference is published alongside CatchVault. Species profiles live on the CatchVault website, and sister references cover fishing apps in general and fishing regulations.
Explore related references · CatchVault’s official websiteCite this entry
Best Fish Identifier App. “Lateral line.” Content reviewed .
https://bestfishidentifierapp.com/glossary/lateral-line/