| Family: |
Gerreidae (Mojarras) |
| Max. size: |
42.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,005.4 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: USA (Florida and North Carolina) and Greater Antilles to São Paulo, Brazil (Ref. 57756). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow coastal waters, especially in mangrove-lined creeks and lagoons, but also found on vegetated sand grounds in typical marine areas. Young more widespread than adults. Feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Consumed fresh. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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