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Calamus taurinus (Jenyns, 1840) Galapagos porgy |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 3 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: endemic to the Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs over sand-rubble bottoms adjacent to reefs (Ref. 11482). Its strong molariform teeth are well adapted for crushing crabs, clams, and snails (Ref. 28023). An important food fish. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||