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Eugerres brevimanus (Günther, 1864) Short fin mojarra |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Gerreidae (Mojarras) | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to northern Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. 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 (Ref. 94655). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons (Ref. 9303); on muddy or sandy bottoms to depths of 30 m and penetrates freshwater habitats in Mexico and Central America (Ref. 94655). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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