Eucinostomus entomelas Zahuranec, 1980
Dark-spot mojarra
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Gerreidae (Mojarras)
Max. size:  23.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 172.0 g
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found over soft substrates of coastal waters. Juveniles are encountered in coastal lagoons and estuaries. Forms schools. Omnivore.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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