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Littlehead Porgy

Calamus proridens
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 18 inches
Similar species
Knobbed porgy, C. nodosus (lacks dark blue lines on snout) Size: Up to 18 inches
Appearance
  • Body is silvery, with faint bluish lines along scale rows
  • Areas between bluish lines can be brassy in color
  • Many wavy, dark blue lines present on snout and cheek
Habitat
Coastal waters over hard bottoms
Behavior
Feed mainly on invertebrates
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