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Red Porgy

Pagrus pagrus
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 36 inches
Similar species
Other porgy species (have slit-like rear nostrils) Size: Up to 36 inches
Appearance
  • Head and body color is pinkish-silver with several tiny blue spots
  • Yellow coloration around eye and snout
  • Only Florida porgy with a round rear nostril (not slit-like)
  • Head rounded, not projecting
Habitat
Coastal waters over rocky or sandy bottoms.
Behavior
Feed on fishes and invertebrates.
Additional information
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