The Slender mojarra (Eucinostomus jonesii) is a saltwater fish of the family Gerreidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The slender mojarra is a silvery coastal fish of the family Gerreidae from the western Atlantic. The species reaches about 20 cm and has a slender, silvery body and a highly protrusible, downward-pointing mouth with which it searches sand for prey. Unlike many related mojarras it does not enter estuaries or fresh water and stays in slightly deeper water and on banks farther offshore. The diet consists of small bottom invertebrates that it sifts from the sediment. The species regularly occurs in schools over sandy bottoms.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender mojarra?
The Slender mojarra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Slender mojarra live?
The Slender mojarra lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Slender mojarra get?
The Slender mojarra grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Slender mojarra dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender mojarra is harmless to humans.
Is the Slender mojarra edible?
The Slender mojarra is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Eucinostomus
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