South American Silver Porgy
Diplodus argenteus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 37.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It thrives in the surf and turbulent water of open rocky coasts off South America, while the young shelter in tide pools, sandy shallows and seagrass beds. This silvery porgy reaches about thirty eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Diplodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 293578.
FAQ
- Is the South American Silver Porgy dangerous to divers?
- The South American Silver Porgy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the South American Silver Porgy get?
- The South American Silver Porgy grows to about 37.8 cm.