Streaked Mojarra
Eugerres lineatus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silvery mojarra of coastal waters and lagoons, the streaked mojarra extends a protrusible mouth to pick small invertebrates from the bottom, also taking algae and the odd small fish. It grows to about 18 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Eugerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280741.
FAQ
- Is the Streaked Mojarra dangerous to divers?
- The Streaked Mojarra is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Streaked Mojarra get?
- The Streaked Mojarra grows to about 18 cm.