Scientific Name:
Pagrus pagrus
Description:
The Red Porgy is light in color with reddish silver overall and a pinkish tail.
Feeding Habits:
Red porgy are carnivorous bottom feeders. They tend to feed in schools and migrate looking for food. Their typical diet is made up of crustaceans, mollusk and small fish.
Range:
Red Porgy are found in the offshore depths of Florida and the Bahamas.
Habitat:
The Red Porgy prefers drop-offs in at least 200 feet or deeper.
Typical Size:
The Red Porgy averages 2 to 10 pounds, but may reach 20 or more.
World Record:
17 pounds, 0 ounces (IGFA)