Whitebone Porgy 
Whitebone Porgy
Calamus leucosteus
Average Weight/Length
Common up to 4 pounds; occasionally larger.
Other "Popular" Names for this Fish
White Porgy, Silver Porgy, Silver Snapper
Location Habitat
Usually in fairly deep water, 15-100 feet, over rocks, reefs or patchy bottom. Found mainly on sedimentary bottoms from 10 and 100 m depth.
Biology & Physical Description
Color is a silvery white, sometimes with dark blotches or patterns. Blue lines on head.
Life Cycle & Mating Behavior
Sex reversal, from female to male, occurs primarily at 18-25 cm FL
Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)
Tackle & Baits
As with other reef Porgies, most are caught by anglers seeking Grouper and Snapper with fairly heavy ocean tackle. Stout baitcasting or spinning outfits are better suited to the task, however. Cut pieces of fish or squid are preferred baits.
Game Rating
Game Rating : 7/10
Game Description :
Close to Snappers of similar size.
Food Rating
Game Rating : 7.5/10
Game Description :
Very good; bones can be filleted out.