Pacific flagfin mojarra (Eucinostomus currani)

Scientific name: Eucinostomus currani Zahuranec, 1980

Pacific flagfin mojarra (Eucinostomus currani)

The Pacific flagfin mojarra (Eucinostomus currani) is a freshwater fish of the family Gerreidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–32°C (79–90°F). Native range: Eastern Pacific, Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California to the northern tip of Peru, including the Cocos and the Galapagos Islands.

Pacific flagfin mojarra care at a glance

Temperature
26–32°C (79–90°F)

Biology

Found over soft bottoms of coastal waters. Juveniles are commonly found in estuarine regions, mangroves, tidal streams and rivers far from the coast. Adults occur in deeper waters. Forms schools. Omnivore, feeds on vegetable matter, micro-invertebrates and detritus.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Eucinostomus currani
Family
Gerreidae (Mojarras)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
21.0
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California to the northern tip of Peru, including the Cocos and the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; bait: occasionally
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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