Eucinostomus havana
| Ecological Descriptors |
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| Habitat | Size (cm) | Diet | Behaviour | Sex |
| S, M, Man | 19 | Mol, Cru, Wor | Sh/ I | F |
Note:
The species in the genus Eucinostomus are extremely similar and can be difficult to distinguish visually (Bigeye/ Flagfin/ Spotfin/ Mottled, Silver Jenny etc).
Description:
Large eye extends from upper lip to nape. Bright silver, occasionally with 6 faint bars on back. Front of spinous dorsal fin has black tip, but lacking the white lower border (cf usual form of the Flagfin Mojarra).
Ecology
A demersal species occuring in brackish to marine waters, usually shallower than 10m (30ft), usually over vegetated sand ground and mud bottoms in mangrove-lined tidal creeks and tide pools. It may form feeding aggregations, most likely on small benthic invertebrates.
The species in the genus Eucinostomus are extremely similar and can be difficult to distinguish visually (Bigeye/ Flagfin/ Spotfin/ Mottled, Silver Jenny etc).
Description:
Large eye extends from upper lip to nape. Bright silver, occasionally with 6 faint bars on back. Front of spinous dorsal fin has black tip, but lacking the white lower border (cf usual form of the Flagfin Mojarra).
Ecology
A demersal species occuring in brackish to marine waters, usually shallower than 10m (30ft), usually over vegetated sand ground and mud bottoms in mangrove-lined tidal creeks and tide pools. It may form feeding aggregations, most likely on small benthic invertebrates.
Bigeye Mojarra
Bigeye Mojarra
(C) W Smith-Vaniz
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Bigeye Mojarra
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Bigeye Mojarra