Description

Also known as Red Sea Bream, Red Sea Seabream.

Found singly, or in small schools, over sandy bottoms, of shallow, coastal coral reefs.
They feed on algae and small invertebrates.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 1-8m
Western Indian Ocean - Red Sea

Porgies are found in tropical as well as cooler waters, and are bottom-dwelling carnivores. Most species possess grinding, molar-like teeth, for eating crustaceans. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/8112