Slender mojarra
📖 Overview
Apparently does not enter estuaries or freshwater and may occur in slightly deeper water, and on banks that are farther offshore than those usually inhabited by Eucinostomus argenteus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender mojarra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slender mojarra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Slender mojarra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 32°N - 33°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | slender mojarra |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Schobbejak |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Carapicu |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | mojarra flaca · mojarrita esbelta |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eucinostomus pseudogula | Poey | 1875 | Synonym |
| Gerres jonesii | Günther | 1879 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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