Author:
Qjure
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
4-526.62.00
Gerreiformes
English: Mojarras.
Genera: 8; 53 species; 1 family, Gerreidae.
Region: worldwide.
Habitat: tropical and warm temperate; coastal salt and brackish waters, some in fresh water; shallow water refugia.
Taxonomy
Gerreiformes are difficult to identify in the field and often require microscopic examination.
Behaviour: schooling fish.