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Eugerres axillaris (Günther, 1864) Black axillary mojarra |
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| Family: | Gerreidae (Mojarras) | |||
| Max. size: | 19 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to El Salvador. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: gill rakers on the lower limb of the first branchial arch 11-14 (mode 13, 12 in type specimens); lips small, not enlarged; pectoral fins extending to the third anal spine base; depressed second anal spine extends to caudal peduncle base (Ref. 94655). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons, preferring areas with sandy bottoms (Ref. 9303, 37955). Forms schools (Ref. 37955). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, algae and small fishes (Ref. 9303). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||