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Gerreidae (Mojarras)
Etymology: Diapterus: Greek, di = two + Greek, pteron = wing, fin (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Cuvier.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Οικολογία
Θαλασσινό(ά); Υφάλμυρο βενθικό(ς); εύρος βάθους 9 - 70 m (Ref. 9626). Tropical; 35°N - 30°S, 97°W - 32°W
Western Atlantic: southern Gulf of Mexico, Central America and the Antilles to Brazil (Ref. 9626).
Length at first maturity / Μέγεθος / Βάρος / Age
Maturity: Lm ?, range 13 - ? cm
Max length : 42.3 cm TL αρσενικό/απροσδιόριστο; (Ref. 122735); common length : 30.0 cm TL αρσενικό/απροσδιόριστο; (Ref. 3722); μεγ. δημοσιευμένο βάρος: 76.30 g (Ref. 118626)
Common in mangrove-lined lagoons; also found over shallow mud and sand grounds in marine areas. Juveniles common in hypersaline lagoons and in brackish water (Ref. 5217). Probably feeds on small benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh but not highly esteemed. Minimum depth from Ref. 26912.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Γεννητική Ωρίμανση | Αναπαραγωγή | Γεννοβολία | Αβγά | Γονιμότητα | Προνύμφες
Randall, J.E. and R. Vergara R., 1978. Gerreidae. In W. Fischer (ed.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. Western Central Atlantic (Fishing Area 31). Vol. 2. pag.var. (Ref. 3722)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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