Family Sparidae, PORGIES Calamus nodosus Illustrations and Copyright by Diane Rome Peebles
Illustrations are for viewing purposes
only.
Description: Body deep; front profile very
steep. Nape projects strongly in large adults. Body generally silvery, with a
rosy cast; cheek and snout dark purplish gray, with many bronze spots. Large
blue spot at axil of pectoral fin.
Where found:
hardbottom, reefs, ledges. N.C. to s. Fla. and entire Gulf of Mexico.