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Peruvian mojarra (Diapterus peruvianus)
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Peruvian mojarra (Diapterus peruvianus) specimen
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Gerreidae

Peruvian mojarra

Diapterus peruvianus

Thirty Five Centimeters Gerreid Fish from the Pacific Ocean

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • North America
  • South America
  • Deep-bodied
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Peruvian mojarra is a marine fish found around Eastern Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 35 cm.

Family
Gerreidae
Maximum length
35 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mazatlan, Mexico to Callao, Peru.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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