Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Jenny mojarra
Size:
The silver jenny commonly grows to lengths of 6 inches (15 centimeters).
Diet:
These fish eat benthic crustaceans like shrimp and crab, worms, scallops and mussels.
Range & Habitat:
In the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, the silver jenny inhabits estuaries, beaches, heavily vegetated areas, coral reefs, sandy and rocky bottoms.
Details:
The silver Jenny is entirely silver in color. They have oval bodies, translucent fins and forked tails.