Knobbed Porgy
NameKnobbed Porgy
Scientific NameCalamus nodosus
Common NamesKnobbed Porgy, Porgy
FamilySparidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large porgies, Grunts, Snappers, Large angelfish, Tangs, Less aggressive triggerfish
Description
The Knobbed Porgy is a large, silvery-bodied marine fish characterized by its steep forehead and often yellowish fins. It inhabits tropical and subtropical waters, typically found over hard bottoms and reefs where it forages for benthic invertebrates. Due to its significant adult size, it requires a very large aquarium.
