Dark-Spot Mojarra
Eucinostomus entomelas
- Group: Other
- Max size: 23.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery mojarra of soft coastal bottoms, the dark spot mojarra extends its jaws into a downward tube to sift food from the sand. Young shelter in lagoons and estuaries, and the schools feed on a mix of small animals and plant matter.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Eucinostomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276418.
FAQ
- Is the Dark-Spot Mojarra dangerous to divers?
- The Dark-Spot Mojarra is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dark-Spot Mojarra get?
- The Dark-Spot Mojarra grows to about 23.2 cm.