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Diapterus auratus Ranzani, 1842 Irish mojarra |
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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). | |||
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| 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 | |||