Yellowfin Mojarra
| Name: | Yellowfin Mojarra |
| Scientific Name: | Gerres cinereus |
| Family: | Mojarras |
| Taxonomic: | Gerreidae |
| ID Group: | Silvery Fishes |
| Size: | 8 - 12 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen many times |
The Yellowfin Mojarra has a silvery, compressed body with a pointed snout and a deeply forked tail. Its body often displays faint, dark vertical bars, and its pectoral fins are transparent. The dorsal fin has a high, spiny front, and its pelvic and anal fins are a distinct yellow color.
This Mojarra is often found in small groups near sandy areas and seagrass beds, where it searches for food. It has a special, extendable jaw that it can push forward to sift through sand and mud. Its diet mainly consists of tiny animals that live on the bottom, such as worms, small crustaceans, and other invertebrates.