The Tidewater Mojarra (Eucinostomus harengulus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gerreidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The tidewater mojarra is a mojarra (Gerreidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has a slender, silvery body with a highly protrusible mouth. It lives mainly in estuarine waters, on seagrass beds, open sand and mud bottoms and in mangrove forests. With its protrusible mouth it snaps small bottom animals from the sediment. It is a prey fish for larger fishes and birds. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tidewater Mojarra?
The Tidewater Mojarra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Tidewater Mojarra live?
The Tidewater Mojarra lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Tidewater Mojarra get?
The Tidewater Mojarra grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Tidewater Mojarra dangerous to humans?
No, the Tidewater Mojarra is harmless to humans.
Is the Tidewater Mojarra edible?
The Tidewater Mojarra is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Eucinostomus
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