How big is the Porkfish?

Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus) reaches 20–40 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Porkfish?

Porkfish is found between 1–25 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Porkfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Porkfish?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Anisotremus virginicus
Common name: Porkfish
Category: Fish
Family: Haemulidae
Genus: Anisotremus
Size: 20–40 cm
Depth: 1–25 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary, pair, schooling
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Anisotremus virginicus reaches 40 cm. Imposing haemulid with bright golden-yellow body with 2 distinctive vertical black bars on face (eye and operculum), yellow fins. Juveniles in spectacular mimicry black and yellow resembling Pomacentridae. Lives solitary or in small groups from 1 to 25 m on coral and rocky reefs of Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic. Often observed at cleaning stations as cleaner juveniles. Iconic photo subject of Caribbean dives.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Porkfish?: Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus) reaches 20–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Porkfish?: Porkfish is found between 1–25 m deep.
Is the Porkfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Porkfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Porkfish?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Anisotremus

Anisotremus surinamensis - Black margate

Other species in the family Haemulidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 279625)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2382596)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia