Fin's Fish Guide
The Drum (Umbrina coroides) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The striped drum is a croaker (Sciaenidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has an elongate, silvery body with oblique dark stripes and a short chin barbel, and can make drumming sounds with its swim bladder. It inhabits the surf zone along sandy beaches in clear water and also occurs over mud bottoms. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small crustaceans, worms and molluscs. It is a food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Drum?
The Drum has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Oblique dark streaks and a short chin barbel; drums with its swim bladder in the surf.
Where does the Drum live?
The Drum lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; surf of sandy beaches.
How big does the Drum get?
The Drum grows to a maximum of about 35 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Drum dangerous to humans?
No, the Drum is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Drum edible?
Yes, the Drum is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Umbrina
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