The littlehead porgy (Calamus proridens) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, the seabreams and porgies. They are only found in the western portion of the tropical Atlantic Ocean, where they are often caught and used as food.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Littlehead Porgy being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Calamus penna
- Calamus bajonado
- Calamus calamus
- Calamus brachysomus
- Stenotomus chrysops
- Calamus arctifrons
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Sparidae
- Genus
- Calamus
- Species
- Calamus proridens
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