Ulaema lefroyi (Goode, 1874) Mottled mojarra |
photo by
Wirtz, P. |
Family: | Gerreidae (Mojarras) | |||
Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bermuda, North Carolina (USA) and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil. | |||
Diagnosis: | Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Silvery, the back broadly mottled (Ref. 13442). | |||
Biology: | Adults prefer sandy shores. Young are more widespread. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |