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:
These fish inhabit estuaries, beaches, vegetated areas, coral reefs and sandy and rocky bottoms in the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf and Caribbean.
Details:
These silver fish have oval bodies, translucent fins and forked tails. They can swim in saltwater and brackish (mixed salt and fresh water). They are social creatures, commonly found in schools where they swim together for protection and better foraging.