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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