Peruvian mojarra
📖 Overview
Common in coastal waters. Juveniles inhabit lagoons of mangrove areas and tidal streams; adults are found over soft bottoms of deeper waters. May enter brackish waters . Feeds on benthic invertebrates and fishes. Its flesh is considered of good quality . Depth range assumed (RF).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body diamond-shaped, compressed, and deep (depth contained 1.9 to 2.0 times in standard length); predorsal profile very compressed; mouth strongly protractile; preopercular border serrate; dorsal fin not notched to its base; second anal spine long and stout; body silver or gold with blue iridescent highlights; pelvic and anal fins yellow with dark rays .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peruvian mojarra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 30 m. Tropical; 32°N - 13°S, 114°W - 75°W
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates and fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Peruvian mojarra is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 179 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Peruvian mojarra has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Peruvian mojarra |
| 🌍CES | ostnušíček peruánský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mojarra-peruana |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Кабуча-периче |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | mojarra aletas amarillas · Mojarra pedorra · Periche |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerres peruvianus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 95 records indexed .
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