Galapagos Porgy (Calamus taurinus)

Also known as Porgy Grunt

Description

Also known as Porgy Grunt.

Found over rubble and sandy bottoms, close to reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and molluscs.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 3-40m
Southeast Pacific - Galapagos Islands

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/Calamus-taurinus.html

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