Red Porgy
Pagrus pagrus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–250 m
- Max size: 91 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pinkish sea bream of rock, rubble and sand bottoms, the red porgy lives mostly above a hundred and fifty metres and preys on crustaceans, fishes and molluscs. There are scattered reports of ciguatera, so its safety on the plate is not fully settled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Pagrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127063.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Porgy live?
- The Red Porgy (Pagrus pagrus) is typically found at 0–250 m.
- Is the Red Porgy dangerous to divers?
- The Red Porgy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Porgy get?
- The Red Porgy grows to about 91 cm.