Rhombic Mojarra
NameRhombic Mojarra
Scientific NameDiapterus rhombeus
Common NamesRhombic Mojarra, Rhomboid Mojarra, Irish Pompano
FamilyGerreidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Brazil
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther Mojarras, Smaller Snappers, Grunts, Gobies, Scats, Monos
Description
The Rhombic Mojarra is a silvery, deep-bodied fish with a distinctive rhomboid shape and highly protrusible mouth. Native to the Western Atlantic, it inhabits coastal marine and brackish waters, often over sandy or muddy bottoms. These active bottom-feeders are known for their schooling behavior, especially as juveniles.
