Silver Porgies

Silver Porgies

Diplodus argenteus
Silver Porgies

Average Weight/Length

Averages 6-8 inches; rarely exceeds a pound

Location Habitat

Likes reefs or rocks in clear, shallow water. Many are taken from Bahamas shorelines. Found in shallow coastal waters, especially in clear water over rocky and coral bottoms; the young may form aggregations. Feeds on algae, mollusks and crabs. More common in the Bahamas, but also found in Florida, especially Southeast Florida.

Biology & Physical Description

Confused with the Spottail Pinfish because both have a black spot on the caudal peduncle. However, the Silver Porgy's spot is both lighter and proportionately smaller. This fish is also lighter in color and has thin yellowish stripes and, often, dark vertical bars.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: southeast Florida (USA), West Indies, and the southern shore of the Caribbean Sea.

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Sport Fishing Techniques

Kite Fishing (Rig)

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River Drift

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Trawling

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Tackle & Baits

Ultralight or light spinning tackle, baited with bits of cut fish or shellfish

Game Rating

Game Rating : 7/10

Game Description :

Strong and fast for its size

Food Rating

Game Rating : 7/10

Game Description :

Good but bony