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Porkfish

Porkfish

Anisotremus virginicus

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Fun Facts

These fish are nocturnal feeders, meaning they hunt for food at night.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Porkfish

Size:

Porkfish grow to a maximum length of 15 inches (38 centimeters).

Diet:

Porkfish are "cleaner fish", feeding on dead skin and parasites found on other marine organisms.

Range & Habitat:

In the Gulf of Mexico, western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Porkfish can be found in shallow coastal reefs and rocky bottoms.

Details:

Porkfish have small, flat bodies. They’re silvery-white with two black stripes running vertically from their dorsal fins to their belly. Yellow highlights their tails, fins and snouts.