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Calamus proridens Jordan & Gilbert, 1884 Littlehead porgy |
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photo by
O'Donnell, P. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 59 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Bay of Campeche. | |||
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| Biology: | Found primarily on sponge and coral bottoms. Feeds mainly on invertebrates (Ref. 9739). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||