Diapterus auratus Ranzani, 1842
Irish mojarra
photo by Duarte, L.O.

Family:  Gerreidae (Mojarras)
Max. size:  42.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,005.4 g
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: USA (Florida and North Carolina) and Greater Antilles to São Paulo, Brazil (Ref. 57756).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow coastal waters, especially in mangrove-lined creeks and lagoons, but also found on vegetated sand grounds in typical marine areas. Young more widespread than adults. Feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Consumed fresh.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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