Yellow Fin Mojarra
Gerres cinereus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 41 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The yellowfin mojarra works open sandy patches, seagrass and mangrove channels in shallow water, extending a protrusible mouth to pluck worms, clams and crustaceans from the bottom. It moves freely into brackish and even fresh water, sometimes in small loose groups, and has been linked to occasional ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276954.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Fin Mojarra live?
- The Yellow Fin Mojarra (Gerres cinereus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Yellow Fin Mojarra dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Fin Mojarra is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Fin Mojarra get?
- The Yellow Fin Mojarra grows to about 41 cm.