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Knobbed Porgy

Calamus nodosus
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
Up to 21 inches
Similar species
Littlehead porgy, C. proridens (has many wavy, dark blue lines on snout) Size: Up to 21 inches
Appearance
  • Deep-body that is silver with a reddish tint
  • Front profile of head very steep
  • Nape strongly projecting in adults
  • Front of head is dark purplish-gray with yellowish-bronze spots
  • Base of pectoral fin has large blue spot
Habitat
Coastal waters over hard bottoms from North Carolina to south Florida and the entire Gulf of Mexico.
Behavior
Feed mainly on invertebrates.
Additional information
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