STRIPED MOJARRA - Diapterus plumieri
March 9th, 2006 by Gillwetter PressFamily Gerreidae, MOJARRAS
Description: body dark olive above; tan to silvery on side, often with a metallic sheen; conspicuous blackish stripe along center of each scale row, except toward belly; all fins except pectoral fins dusky in large adults; and anal fins sometimes dark orange; pelvic spine and first 2 anal spines pale; dorsal and anal spines long and stout; 3 anal spines.
Size: to 30 cm (1ft.).
Where found: brackish and coastal fresh waters (in limestone regions), grassy areas.
