| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: southeast Florida (USA), West Indies, and the southern shore of the Caribbean Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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