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Galapagos porgy (Calamus taurinus)
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Galapagos porgy (Calamus taurinus) specimen
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Sparidae

Galapagos porgy

Calamus taurinus

Fish Known Only from Southeast Pacific

  • Tropical
  • Island endemic
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Island endemic species
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Deep-bodied
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Galapagos porgy is a marine fish found around Southeast Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 40 cm.

Family
Sparidae
Genus
Calamus
Maximum length
40 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened

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