| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 54.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,630.0 g; max. reported age: 17 years |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 90 m |
| Western Atlantic: North Carolina to southern Florida in the USA and the entire Gulf of Mexico. |
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| Found over hard bottoms. Sometimes taken in trawls and hook and line; good food fish (Ref. 26938). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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