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The Dow's mojarra (Eucinostomus dowii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gerreidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Eastern Pacific; shallow coastal waters and estuaries over sand and mud bottoms.
Description
Dow's mojarra is a fish of the mojarra family (Gerreidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a silvery, laterally compressed body with a highly protrusible mouth that can be extended downward like a tube. It inhabits shallow coastal waters, including estuaries, usually over sand and mud bottoms. With its protrusible mouth it roots in the bottom for small invertebrates, worms and crustaceans. The species is a local food and bait fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dow's mojarra?
The Dow's mojarra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Highly protrusible tube-shaped mouth for rooting for prey in sandy and muddy bottoms.
Where does the Dow's mojarra live?
The Dow's mojarra lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; shallow coastal waters and estuaries over sand and mud bottoms.
How big does the Dow's mojarra get?
The Dow's mojarra grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Dow's mojarra dangerous to humans?
No, the Dow's mojarra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dow's mojarra edible?
The Dow's mojarra is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Eucinostomus
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