Galapagos Porgy
Calamus taurinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–40 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A Galapagos porgy of sand and rubble bottoms beside the reef, armed with stout molar like teeth that crack open crabs, clams and snails. It reaches about forty centimetres and is valued as food, which is why its numbers are watched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Calamus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275974.
FAQ
- How deep does the Galapagos Porgy live?
- The Galapagos Porgy (Calamus taurinus) is typically found at 3–40 m.
- Is the Galapagos Porgy dangerous to divers?
- The Galapagos Porgy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Galapagos Porgy get?
- The Galapagos Porgy grows to about 40 cm.