Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body oblong, moderately deep, compressed; color pinkish above, lighter below; yellow spot on scales on upper body; yellow on upper lip, snout and above eyes; head profile rounded, strongly convex; mouth small; front teeth in both jaws canine-like; side teeth molar-like; posterior nostril oval, larger than anterior nostril. |
Similar Species |
Differs from other porgies by having a more slender body, front canine-like teeth, an oval posterior nostril (as opposed to slit-like) and no forward directed 1st dorsal spine. |
Habitat |
Gulf, prefers rocky or hard sand bottoms |
Maximum Size |
91 cm (36 in), common to 35 cm (14 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. XII,9-11; A. III,8 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |