Short fin mojarra
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons ; on muddy or sandy bottoms to depths of 30 m and penetrates freshwater habitats in Mexico and Central America .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: pectoral fins short, usually reaching the vent, but not extending to the anal fin origin; upper and lower lips enlarged; 38-41 (mode 40) pored lateral-line scales; 12-13 (mode 12) gill rakers on the lower limb of the first branchial arch; 2nd anal spine when depressed extends to base of last anal ray or half the length of the caudal peduncle .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short fin mojarra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 19°N - 3°S Central Pacific: Mexico to northern Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mojarra · Short fin mojarra · shortfin mojarra |
| 🌍CES | ostnušíček krátkoploutvý |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | mojarra aleta corta · Pargo aleta-corta · Pargo blanco |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugerres periche | Evermann & Radcliffe | 1917 | Synonym |
| Gerres brevimanus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Gerres periche | Evermann & Radcliffe | 1917 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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