Yellowfin Drum
Umbrina roncador
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–60 m
- Max size: 56 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A drum of shallow sandy surf zones, bays and tidal channels, it reaches around 56 centimetres and is a regular catch for surf anglers. It feeds on fish, crustaceans, marine worms and bivalves, and spawns out in open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Umbrina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273802.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Drum live?
- The Yellowfin Drum (Umbrina roncador) is typically found at 10–60 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Drum get?
- The Yellowfin Drum grows to about 56 cm.