Author: (Cuvier, 1830)
FBname: Peruvian mojarra
Remark: Considered as <i>incertae sedis</i>, in accordance with the general provisions for named-bearing types (Art. 67.2.5) of the ICZN (1999) (Ref. 75986:373-374).
Comments: Common in coastal waters.  Juveniles inhabit lagoons of mangrove areas and tidal streams; adults are found over soft bottoms of deeper waters.  May enter brackish waters (Ref. 37955).  Feeds on benthic invertebrates and fishes. Its flesh is considered of good quality (Ref. 9303). Depth range assumed (RF).