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Fishing Species

Grass Porgy Fish Species Information

Grass Porgy

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Calamus arctifrons
Other Fish Name:
Regions Fished: Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida to Louisiana in the USA. Also in eastern Gulf of Mexico
World Record:
Common Tackle:
Additional Information: Occurs in sea grass beds from near shore to at least 22 m. Small individuals have been known to form small aggregations. Feeds primarily on invertebrates.