| Family: |
Gerreidae (Mojarras) |
| Max. size: |
24.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 347.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope of southern Mexico and northern Guatemala. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 |
| Biology: |
A tropical, demersal species confined to freshwater environment unlike other congeners (Ref. 33568). Collected from below surface in channel with sandy-slime bottom (pH 8.0, conductivity 478 µÊS/cm, dissolved solids 242 mg/l, dissolved oxygen 6.9 mg/l, and 26°C) using a 90 cm seine net. Food fish (Ref. 93806). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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