Irish Mojarra
Diapterus auratus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 42.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Silver and deep bodied with an extendable mouth, the Irish mojarra works shallow coastal bottoms and is most at home in mangrove creeks and lagoons. It pushes its protrusible jaws into the sand to sift out small invertebrates. Young fish range more widely than adults, and the species is eaten fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Diapterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159726.
FAQ
- Is the Irish Mojarra dangerous to divers?
- The Irish Mojarra is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Irish Mojarra get?
- The Irish Mojarra grows to about 42.8 cm.