South American silver porgy
📖 Overview
Occur in clean turbulent waters along open rocky coasts, usually in surf areas . Juveniles are frequently found in littoral pools between rocks . Individuals up to 10 cm are caught in shallow waters, often in sandy shores or in seagrass (Thalassia) beds . Maximum weight of 2500 g based on confirmed reports from Uruguay (L.A. Pereira, pers. comm., 6/12/01).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Large, black, saddle-shaped blotch on upper caudal peduncle . Silvery, about nine faint narrow dark bars may be visible on upper two-thirds of body .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for South American silver porgy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m , usually 0 - 15 m . Subtropical; 20°S - 35°S South America (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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