RED PORGY – Pagrus pagrus

Article by: Mark Mayo

Family Sparidae, PORGIES

Description: the only American porgy with a rear nostril that is round (not slit-like); head and body silvery red, with many tiny blue spots.

Size: to 91 cm (3 ft.).

Where found: deeper part of continental shelf, but young occur in water as shallow as 18 m (60 ft.).

Mark Mayo

I research and report on fishing, fishing gear/equipment, survival topics, and marketing for outdoors related businesses. I assist here on CB Fishing as the editor. Articles may contain AI researched content. All content is published for education and entertainment purposes only, NOT LIFE, HEALTH, SURVIVAL, FINANCIAL, BUSINESS, LEGAL OR ANY OTHER ADVICE. Learn more about Mark Mayo