Guinean Striped Mojarra
Gerres nigri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 60 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A mojarra of littoral mud and sand, the Guinean striped mojarra ranges down to about sixty metres and pushes into estuaries and coastal lagoons to breed. Its protrusible mouth shoots out to grab small fish, shrimps, molluscs and bits of detritus.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276963.
FAQ
- How deep does the Guinean Striped Mojarra live?
- The Guinean Striped Mojarra (Gerres nigri) is typically found at to 60 m.
- Is the Guinean Striped Mojarra dangerous to divers?
- The Guinean Striped Mojarra is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Guinean Striped Mojarra get?
- The Guinean Striped Mojarra grows to about 20 cm.