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Flagfin Mojarra

Aspect: Silver oblong body wiith somewhat elongated snout. Simlar outline, but Smaller than Yellowfin Mojarra (q.v.)
Population: Common.
Notable feature: Black blotch on forward end of dorsal fin and white tipped lower tail fin and ventral fins.
Environment: Usually found in quiet shallow water bays
Behaviour: Shy, difficult to approach for proper observation (unlike Yellowfin Mojarra).
  • French designation: Blanche Drapeau
  • Latin designation: Eucinostomus melanopterus
  • Creole designation: -
  • Latin family: Gerreidae
  • Size (cm): 15-20
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