Eugerres lineatus (Humboldt, 1821)
Streaked mojarra
photo by FAO

Family:  Gerreidae (Mojarras)
Max. size:  18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, algae and occasionally small fish (Ref. 9303).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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