| Family: |
Gerreidae (Mojarras) |
| Max. size: |
19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to El Salvador. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: gill rakers on the lower limb of the first branchial arch 11-14 (mode 13, 12 in type specimens); lips small, not enlarged; pectoral fins extending to the third anal spine base; depressed second anal spine extends to caudal peduncle base (Ref. 94655). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons, preferring areas with sandy bottoms (Ref. 9303, 37955). Forms schools (Ref. 37955). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, algae and small fishes (Ref. 9303). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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