Tidewater Mojarra
NameTidewater Mojarra
Scientific NameEucinostomus harengulus
Common NamesTidewater Mojarra, Mojarra
FamilyGerreidae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeBrackish, Marine
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther Mojarras, Brackish Water Gobies, Certain Killifish, Peaceful Snappers (juvenile)
Description
The Tidewater Mojarra is a silvery, schooling fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Western Atlantic. Known for its highly protrusible mouth used to sift through substrate for small invertebrates, it adapts to a range of salinities from brackish to marine environments. They are generally peaceful and can be a fascinating addition to a large brackish or marine community tank.
