Silver Porgy
Diplodus caudimacula
- Group: Other
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Over rocky and coral bottoms in clear shallow water this silvery porgy grazes algae and crunches mollusks and crabs. The young often gather in loose groups, while adults reach around 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Diplodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 305181.
FAQ
- Is the Silver Porgy dangerous to divers?
- The Silver Porgy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Silver Porgy get?
- The Silver Porgy grows to about 30 cm.