Short-beaked Mojarra
NameShort-beaked Mojarra
Scientific NameGerres poeti
Common NamesShort-beaked Mojarra, Poet's Mojarra
FamilyGerreidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Western Pacific
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful Tangs, Wrasses, Gobies, Blennies, Other peaceful schooling marine fish
Description
The Short-beaked Mojarra is a silvery, disc-shaped marine fish known for its highly protrusible mouth, which it uses to sift through sand for food. These schooling fish are typically found over sandy or muddy bottoms in coastal waters. They require a mature saltwater aquarium with stable parameters and plenty of open swimming space.
