Diapterus peruvianus (Cuvier, 1830)

Peruvian mojarra

Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
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Common in coastal waters. Juveniles inhabit lagoons of mangrove areas and tidal streams; adults are found over soft bottoms of deeper waters. May enter brackish waters (Ref. 37955). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates and fishes. Its flesh is considered of good quality.

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