Calamus arctifrons Goode & Bean, 1882
Grass porgy
photo by Lord, R.

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 22 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida to Louisiana in the USA. Also in eastern Gulf of Mexico (Ref. 26938).
Diagnosis:  Usually has dark spot (larger than pupil) on lateral line just behind gill opening.
Biology:  Occurs in sea grass beds from near shore to at least 22 m. Small individuals have been known to form small aggregations. Feeds primarily on invertebrates. Marketed mostly fresh and frozen (Ref. 9739).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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