Longspine porgy
📖 Overview
Longspine porgy (Stenotomus caprinus), first described by Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 185 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Longspine porgy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longspine porgy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 185 m. Subtropical; 37°N - 20°N, 98°W - 74°W North Carolina to Georgia in the USA and the Gulf of Mexico (from northern Florida to Yucatan).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 116 records indexed .
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