Brazilian mojarra
📖 Overview
Brazilian mojarra (Eugerres brasilianus), first described by Cuvier, 1830 is a large fish in the family Gerreidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Gerreidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brazilian mojarra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 30 m . Tropical; 34°N - 30°S, 98°W - 34°W South Carolina, USA, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and south to Santa Catarina, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Brazilian 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 | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 157 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Brazilian 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 | Brazilian mojarra · Streaked mojarra · Mojarra del Brasil |
| 🌍CES | ostnušíček brazilský |
| 🇫🇷French | Blanche brésilienne |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acará-tinga · Carapeba · Carapeba de listra · Carapeba listada · Carapeba-branca · Carapeba-de-lista · Carapeba-listrada · Carapeba-rajada · Carapeva · Carapitanga · Carapitinga · Caratinga · Caratinga vivóca |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mojarra brasilena · Mojarra del Brasil · patao brasileño |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diapterus brasilianus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Gerres brasilianus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Gerres brasiliensis | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Gerres patao | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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