| Aspect: | Plain silver body, with seemingly polished head, similar in shape to Pluma, but tail and fin trailing edges darker than body. Also characteristic tiny black spot at the upper pectoral fin base. |
| Population: | Occasional. |
| Notable feature: | Lower lip recessed in comparison with upper lip. Like Pluma, prominent back can turn yellow under stress. |
| Environment: | Usually found close to bottom, solitary. |
| Behaviour: | Ignores divers if not approached too closely. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Sheepshead Porgy
- French designation: Daubenet Bélier
- Latin designation: Calamus penna
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Sparidae
- Size (cm): 20-35
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