Other names: Red porgy, Couch's bream
The red porgy, Pagrus pagrus, is a marine fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea. Recognizable by its pinkish color with silvery reflections, it inhabits rocky, sandy, and seagrass-covered bottoms. This species is sought after for commercial fisheries, recreational fishing, and aquaculture due to its valuable meat.
Other names
Red porgy, Couch's bream
Length
~20" (max 91)
Weight
~2" (max 17)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
14-22° F
Depth
10-250 ft
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Red porgies are typically found over rocky, sandy, or seagrass beds
They prefer depths ranging from shallow coastal areas to deeper offshore waters
Their diet includes crustaceans, small fish, and mollusks, making them versatile feeders
Juveniles often inhabit shallower waters, gradually moving deeper as they grow
Red porgies are protogynous hermaphrodites, starting life as females and later transitioning to males
Spawning generally occurs in spring, though it varies with habitat, starting earlier in warmer regions
Eggs and larvae are pelagic, drifting with currents until they settle in suitable habitats
They exhibit site fidelity, often returning to the same spawning and feeding grounds annually
