Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body moderately deep, compressed; color silvery; black spot between 2nd and 3rd dorsal spines surrounded by a whitish area; snout pointed; lower jaw profile concave; strongly protrusible jaws that point downward when extended; edge of preopercle is smooth; tail deeply forked; anal fin spines not much longer than rays; dorsal fin spines with black tips with white area underneath; premaxillary groove (on top of snout anterior to eyes) not interrupted by a transverse row of scales (usually can only be determined under a magnifier). |
Similar Species |
Similar to the silver jenny and spotfin mojarra, pattern of black and white pigmentation on tips of dorsal spines distinguishes this species. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, prefers sand or mud bottoms |
Maximum Size |
30 cm (12 in), common to 15 cm (6 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. IX,10; A. III,7 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |