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The Bigeye mojarra (Eucinostomus havana) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gerreidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Western Atlantic and Caribbean; vegetated sandy grounds and muddy bottoms of coastal waters.
Description
The bigeye mojarra is a fish of the mojarra family (Gerreidae) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 18 cm and has a silvery, laterally compressed body with relatively large eyes and a highly protrusible mouth that can be extended downward like a tube. It is generally found over vegetated sand grounds and mud bottoms of shallow coastal waters. With its protrusible mouth it roots in the bottom for small invertebrates, worms and crustaceans. The bigeye mojarra is a local bait and food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigeye mojarra?
The Bigeye mojarra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Relatively large eyes and a highly protrusible tube-shaped mouth for rooting in the sandy bottom.
Where does the Bigeye mojarra live?
The Bigeye mojarra lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic and Caribbean; vegetated sandy grounds and muddy bottoms of coastal waters.
How big does the Bigeye mojarra get?
The Bigeye mojarra grows to a maximum of about 18 cm. On average the species is around 14 cm.
Is the Bigeye mojarra dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigeye mojarra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bigeye mojarra edible?
The Bigeye mojarra is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Eucinostomus
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