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Eucinostomus dowii (Gill, 1863) Dow's mojarra |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gerreidae (Mojarras) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,244.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Panama to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body fusiform, compressed, and not very deep (depth contained 2.5 to 3.3 times in standard length); jaws protrusible; edge of preopercle smooth; second anal spine short and strong; pelvic fins long (1.5 to 1.8 times in head length); body silvery with iridescent green tones; fins transparent except for tips or longest dorsal spines which are black (Ref. 55763). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in shallow coastal waters, including estuaries; usually over sand or mud bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||