Calamus proridens Jordan & Gilbert, 1884 Littlehead porgy |
photo by
O'Donnell, P. |
Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 59 m, oceanodromous | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Bay of Campeche. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found primarily on sponge and coral bottoms. Feeds mainly on invertebrates (Ref. 9739). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |