Shi Drum
Umbrina cirrosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A coastal drum of rocky and sandy bottoms, the shi drum grubs along the seabed for invertebrates while its young shelter in estuaries. It grows to around a metre, and overfishing has left it listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Umbrina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127012.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shi Drum live?
- The Shi Drum (Umbrina cirrosa) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Shi Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Shi Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shi Drum get?
- The Shi Drum grows to about 1 m.