Grass Porgy
Calamus arctifrons
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–22 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small porgy of Gulf and Atlantic seagrass beds, it grubs through the meadows from the shallows down to about 22 metres feeding on invertebrates. Young fish gather in small groups, and the species turns up fresh and frozen in markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Calamus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275966.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grass Porgy live?
- The Grass Porgy (Calamus arctifrons) is typically found at 1–22 m.
- Is the Grass Porgy dangerous to divers?
- The Grass Porgy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grass Porgy get?
- The Grass Porgy grows to about 25 cm.