Silver Jenny
NameSilver Jenny
Scientific NameEucinostomus gula
Common NamesSilver Jenny, Mojarra, Silver Mojarra, Common Mojarra
FamilyGerreidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther Mojarras, Certain Gobies, Snappers, Grunts, Other peaceful, similarly sized saltwater fish
Description
The Silver Jenny, also known as Mojarra, is a silvery, laterally compressed fish found in the shallow coastal waters and estuaries of the Western Atlantic. It is characterized by its protrusible mouth, which it uses to sift through sandy substrates for small invertebrates. While not a common aquarium species, it can be kept in large, well-filtered saltwater or brackish tanks.
