Fishing for Knobbed Porgy

Calamus nodosus

The Knobbed Porgy is a marine fish characterized by its robust body and distinctive forehead bump. It typically inhabits rocky reefs and sandy bottoms in the western Atlantic. Reaching up to 18 inches and weighing around 4 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and mollusks. Known for its solitary behavior, it occasionally forms small groups while foraging. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

23 ft - 295 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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