Eugerres plumieri, commonly referred to as the striped mojarra or mojarra rayada, is a demersal fish from the Gerreidae family. The family Gerreidae is nicknamed the silverbodies because many of the species, this species included, have a silver-sheen to their bodies. This fish is often confused with other species from the Gerreidae family such as the Irish mojarra. It has been grouped in the order Perciformes due to its resembles of perch-like fishes. This species was discovered by French naturalist and zoologist, Georges Cuvier. It can be found in most areas of the Western Atlantic, excluding the Bahamas and West Indies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Striped Mojarra being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Gerreidae
- Genus
- Eugerres
- Species
- Eugerres plumieri
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