Eucinostomus dowii (Gill, 1863)
Dow's mojarra
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Gerreidae (Mojarras)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
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


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