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The Shortnose mojarra (Diapterus brevirostris) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gerreidae that grows up to 38 cm.
Description
The shortnose mojarra is a mojarra (Gerreidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a deep, silvery body with a highly protrusible mouth and a short snout. It inhabits bays, estuaries and mangrove-lined coastal lagoons over sand or mud bottoms and also enters fresh water. With its protrusible mouth it snaps small bottom animals from the sediment. It is a local food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shortnose mojarra?
The Shortnose mojarra has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Far protrusible mouth and a short snout; estuarine mojarra of mangrove lagoons.
Where does the Shortnose mojarra live?
The Shortnose mojarra lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; bays, estuaries and mangrove lagoons.
How big does the Shortnose mojarra get?
The Shortnose mojarra grows to a maximum of about 38 cm.
Is the Shortnose mojarra dangerous to humans?
No, the Shortnose mojarra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Shortnose mojarra edible?
Yes, the Shortnose mojarra is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Diapterus
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