noun
- A small to medium-sized freshwater or saltwater fish of the family Cichlidae, common in Central and South America and the southwestern United States.
Usage: Also called tilapia in some regions; Common in aquaculture and as food fish
Examples
- The mojarra is a popular fish in Mexican cuisine.
- Fishermen caught several mojarras in the river.
- Mojarras are hardy fish often raised in aquaculture farms.
- The mojarra thrives in both fresh and brackish water.
- Local restaurants serve grilled mojarra as a specialty dish.