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> Eupercaria/misc (Various families in series Eupercaria) > Gerreidae (Mojarras)
Etymology: Eugerres: Greek, eu = good, well + Latin, gerres = a kind of anchovies; cited by Plinius.
More on author: Günther.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecologia

marinhas demersal. Tropical; 27°N - 14°N

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Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to El Salvador.

Tamanho / Peso / Idade

Maturity: L_m ? range ? - 14.5 cm
Max length : 19.0 cm SL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 9303)

Descrição suscinta Morfologia | Morfometria

Espinhos dorsais (total): 9 - 10; Raios dorsais (total): 10; Espinhos anais 3; Raios anais : 8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: gill rakers on the lower limb of the first branchial arch 11-14 (mode 13, 12 in type specimens); lips small, not enlarged; pectoral fins extending to the third anal spine base; depressed second anal spine extends to caudal peduncle base (Ref. 94655).

Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons, preferring areas with sandy bottoms (Ref. 9303, 37955). Forms schools (Ref. 37955). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, algae and small fishes (Ref. 9303).

Ciclo de vida ou comportamento de acasalamento Maturidade | Reprodução | Desova | Ovos | Fecundidade | Larvas

Referência principal Upload your references | Referências | Coordenador : Woodland, David J. | Colaboradores

Bussing, W.A., 1995. Gerreidae. Mojarras. p. 1114-1128. In W. Fischer, F. Krupp, W. Schneider, C. Sommer, K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) Guia FAO para Identification de Especies para lo Fines de la Pesca. Pacifico Centro-Oriental. 3 Vols. FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9303)

Status na Lista Vermelha da UICN (Ref. 130435)

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Eugerres axillaris (Günther, 1864)