Author: (Cuvier, 1830)
FBname: Striped mojarra
Comments: Inhabits shallow coastal waters and common in brackish waters (Ref. 36880), mostly over mud bottoms in mangrove-lined creeks and lagoons (Ref. 3722); often entering a considerable distance into  freshwaters (Ref. 36880).  Feeds on aquatic insects, crustaceans, micro-bivalves and detritus (Ref. 36880).  Marketed fresh; processed into fishmeal  (Ref. 3722).