The Littlehead porgy (*Calamus proridens*) is a small, bottom-dwelling marine fish found primarily in the western Atlantic Ocean, especially around the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and the southeastern coast of the United States. Recognized for its compressed body and distinctive small head, the Littlehead porgy is commonly caught in shallow coastal waters over sandy or rocky substrates. The species is not a major target of large-scale commercial fisheries but is frequently harvested as part of mixed-species catches by small-scale and artisanal fishers. The top countries involved in harvesting Littlehead porgy include the United States (notably Florida), Mexico, and various Caribbean nations such as Cuba and the Bahamas. In these regions, the fish contributes to local food security and the livelihoods of coastal communities, often being sold fresh in local markets or consumed directly by fishing families. While not a globally significant commercial species, the Littlehead porgy plays an important role in regional fisheries and coastal economies.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.