Porkfish
Anisotremus virginicus
A distinctive grunt species with bold black and yellow stripes and a deep, compressed body. Popular among divers and snorkelers but not typically targeted by anglers.
Porkfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Anisotremus virginicus
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 1-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found around coral reefs, rocky areas, and structure in shallow to moderate depths throughout the Caribbean and southern Florida. They school during the day around reefs and feed on small invertebrates and plankton.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a porkfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksPorkfish questions people ask
Porkfish is Anisotremus virginicus.
A typical porkfish runs 8-14 inches, 1-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every porkfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around coral reefs, rocky areas, and structure in shallow to moderate depths throughout the Caribbean and southern Florida. They school during the day around reefs and feed on small invertebrates and plankton. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.