Silver porgy
📖 Overview
Found in shallow coastal waters, especially in clear water over rocky and coral bottoms; the young may form aggregations. Feeds on algae, mollusks and crabs.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Silver porgy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silver porgy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Atlantic: southeast Florida (USA), West Indies, and the southern shore of the Caribbean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
algae, mollusks and crabs
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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