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The Guinean striped mojarra (Gerres nigri) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gerreidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Guinean striped mojarra is a silvery coastal fish of the family Gerreidae from the eastern Atlantic, along the coast of West Africa. The species has a fairly deep, silvery body and reaches about 20 cm. Characteristic is the highly protrusible mouth with which it searches the bottom for food. It lives over mud and sand bottoms to about 60 m deep and often enters estuaries and coastal lagoons to spawn. The diet consists of fishes, shrimps, molluscs, plankton and detritus. The species is of commercial importance and is regularly eaten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Guinean striped mojarra?
The Guinean striped mojarra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Highly protrusible mouth for searching the bottom for food; enters estuaries to spawn.
Where does the Guinean striped mojarra live?
The Guinean striped mojarra lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern Atlantic, along the coast of West Africa.
How big does the Guinean striped mojarra get?
The Guinean striped mojarra grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Guinean striped mojarra dangerous to humans?
No, the Guinean striped mojarra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Guinean striped mojarra edible?
Yes, the Guinean striped mojarra is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Gerres
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