Calamus calamus (Valenciennes, 1830)

Saucereye porgy

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Sparidae
Synonyms	Pagellus calamus, ... more
Common names	Goat's head porgy, Pogri grunt, Sarde à plume, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 56.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26340); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3815); max. published weight: 680 g (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 75 m

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 37°N - 33°S

Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Brazil.
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Short description

The cheek area is usually blue with yellow spots; the blue markings on the scales are more linear; no horizontal blue band above the gill opening, but a dark bluish smudge may often seen behind the upper end of the opening (Ref. 13442).

Adults are frequently found in coral areas, while the young prefer vegetated (e.g. Thalassia), sandy bottoms. Feeds mainly on mollusks, worms, brittle stars, hermit crabs, crabs and sea urchins. Easily approached (Ref. 9710). Marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 5217).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 30911)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (56 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Froese, Rainer

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