The saucereye porgy has an oval, laterally compressed body with coloration ranging from silvery-gray to bluish on its back, yellowish tones near the head, and slightly pinkish reflections on its flanks.

The saucereye porgy is a medium-sized species, typically measuring around 12 inches in length, though some individuals can reach up to 20 inches.

The saucereye porgy inhabits the warm waters of the western Atlantic ocean, from North Carolina down to the northern coasts of Brazil, including Florida and the Caribbean sea. It is commonly found in coral reefs around various islands, such as Guadeloupe.

The saucereye porgy primarily dwells in rocky bottoms, coral reefs, and seagrass beds at depths ranging from 30 to 330 feet.

The saucereye porgy is an opportunistic carnivore that primarily feeds on mollusks, crustaceans, and other benthic invertebrates. With its strong teeth, it can crush the shells of bivalves and gastropods.

Like many members of the Sparidae family, the saucereye porgy is a protogynous hermaphrodite, meaning individuals are born female and transition to male as they age. Spawning occurs mainly in spring and summer when individuals gather in reef areas to reproduce. The eggs are then dispersed by ocean currents before hatching.

The saucereye porgy is listed as many other marine species within The IUCN Red List of threatened species. The saucereye porgy appears in the IUCN Red List since 2014 within the category Least Concern !