Scientific Name:
Calamus arctifrons
Common Name(s):
Grass Bream, Shad Porgy
Description:
The Grass Porgy is greenish on its upper body with silvery sides and dark blotches over the sides and tail, often resembling a camouflage pattern. The is a dark vertical bar through eye.
Feeding Habits:
The Grass Porgy feeds mainly on invertebrates.
Range:
Grass Porgy are found on both coasts of Florida.
Habitat:
The Grass Porgy prefer grass beds in up to 20 feet or so of water.
Typical Size:
The Grass Porgy averages around 1 pound and seldom grows larger.
World Record: