Yellowfin Mojarra
Gerres simillimus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 41 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silvery mojarra of sandy patches beside reefs, it drops its protrusible jaws to pick prey from the bottom and pushes up into brackish estuaries. It feeds partly on insects and grows to about the length of a forearm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 713356.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Mojarra live?
- The Yellowfin Mojarra (Gerres simillimus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Mojarra dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Mojarra is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Mojarra get?
- The Yellowfin Mojarra grows to about 41 cm.