South American Silver Porgy
Diplodus argenteus
A silvery member of the porgy family found in the western Atlantic Ocean. Known for its distinctive compressed body and excellent eating quality.
South American Silver Porgy at a glance
- Scientific name
- Diplodus argenteus
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, 0.5-1.5 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits rocky reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms in nearshore waters. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with small hooks and baits like shrimp, squid, or cut bait around structure. They are often caught while fishing for other reef species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a south american silver porgy 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™ worksSouth American Silver Porgy questions people ask
South American Silver Porgy is Diplodus argenteus.
A typical south american silver porgy runs 6-12 inches, 0.5-1.5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every south american silver porgy you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits rocky reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms in nearshore waters. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with small hooks and baits like shrimp, squid, or cut bait around structure. They are often caught while fishing for other reef species. 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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