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Calamus pennatula
Pluma Porgy
Common Names
LC (Least Concerned)
IUCN:
Acanthuriformes
Order:
Porgies-Sparidae
Family
Distribution
Bahamas, Caribbean, south to Brazil
Ecology
Adults stay near coral reefs and rocky areas, but can also be found on the bottom area up to 85 feet. Juveniles prefer shallow water.
Description
Grows to 8–12 inches in length, occasionally reaching 15 inches. The body is silver with yellow or brassy tones, and a bluish marking is present below the eye.
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