Sand Drum
Umbrina coroides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–15 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This drum hunts the surf zone off sandy beaches, snapping up small crustaceans churned loose by the breaking waves. It also moves into muddy estuaries and near reefs, grows to about 35 centimetres, and the larger fish reach the fish market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Umbrina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159338.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Drum live?
- The Sand Drum (Umbrina coroides) is typically found at 5–15 m.
- Is the Sand Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Sand Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sand Drum get?
- The Sand Drum grows to about 35 cm.