Jolthead porgy
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters. Found on vegetated sand bottoms and more frequently on coral bottoms. Occasionally found at depths at least 180m and 200 m. . Large adults are usually solitary. Feeds mainly on sea urchins, (including Diadema, Ref. 13442), crabs and mollusks. Excellent food fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Blue line under each eye. Corner of mouth and isthmus have orange cast . An irregular row of small molariform teeth inside and toward the front of the three usual rows of molars at side of upper jaw; dorsal profile of head evenly convex and not very steep .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jolthead porgy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Jolthead porgy is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 200 m . Subtropical; 42°N - 18°S, 98°W - 34°W West Indies (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
sea urchins, (including Diadema, Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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