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The Graceful mojarra (Eucinostomus gracilis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gerreidae that grows up to 21 cm.
Eastern Pacific; soft bottoms of coastal waters, mainly brackish water.
Description
The graceful mojarra is a fish of the mojarra family (Gerreidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a slender, silvery body with a highly protrusible mouth that it can extend downward as a tube to sift the bottom. It lives on soft bottoms of coastal waters and is especially abundant in brackish water. On the bottom it sifts small invertebrates such as crabs, shrimps and worms from the sediment. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Graceful mojarra?
The Graceful mojarra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Highly protrusible tube mouth for sifting the bottom; abundant in brackish water.
Where does the Graceful mojarra live?
The Graceful mojarra lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; soft bottoms of coastal waters, mainly brackish water.
How big does the Graceful mojarra get?
The Graceful mojarra grows to a maximum of about 21 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Graceful mojarra dangerous to humans?
No, the Graceful mojarra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Graceful mojarra edible?
Yes, the Graceful mojarra is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Eucinostomus
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