Grass porgy
Shad porgy
Grass porgy
Grass porgy
Photo Credit: © Diane Rome Peebles
Family Porgies
Scientific Family Sparidae
Scientific Name Calamus arctifrons
Spanish Name Pez de pluma
ITIS# 169196
Tail shape Forked
Usually has dark spot (larger than pupil) on lateral line just behind gill opening.
Biology
Occurs in sea grass beds from near shore to at least 66 feet (22 m) depth. Small individuals have been known to form groups. Feeds primarily on invertebrates.
Appearance
Body Shape
Compressiform
Color
Main Color: Beige-white
Other Color: black
Other Color: black
Common Body Shape
Flattened side to side
Pattern
Barred
Length
Avg Length: 8 inches (20 cm)
Max Length: 10 inches (25 cm)
Max Length: 10 inches (25 cm)
Maximum Weight
Specifications
Handling Concerns
Harmless
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
FL-LA
Abundance
Common
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