mojarra

Thân thiện

A small school of mojarra swims near a sunlit coral reef.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, silvery fish that swims in schools, characterized by a mouth that can be extended forward (protrusible). Mojarras are typically found in warm, shallow coastal waters.

Examples

• The angler caught several mojarra using small pieces of shrimp as bait.
• A large school of mojarra shimmered just below the surface of the clear, tropical bay.
• Mojarra are an important part of the coastal ecosystem, serving as prey for larger fish.

Advanced Usage

• The term mojarra can refer to various species within the families Gerreidae or Ephippidae. While often used for food or bait, some species are also kept in saltwater aquariums.

Variants and Related Words

• Gerreidae (n): The scientific family name for many fish commonly called mojarras.
• Silver-biddy (n): A common name for some mojarra species, highlighting their silvery color.

Synonyms

• Silver perch
• Goatfish (Note: While similar, goatfish are a different family distinguished by chin barbels)

Học thuật

Noun

1. small silvery schooling fishes with protrusible mouths found in warm coastal waters