Spotted Drum
Equetus punctatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A boldly marked drum of Caribbean reefs that spends the day tucked under ledges and near small caves, usually alone. At night it comes out to hunt crabs, shrimps and worms. Divers find it easy to approach, though eating it carries a risk of ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Equetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276097.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Drum live?
- The Spotted Drum (Equetus punctatus) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Spotted Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Drum get?
- The Spotted Drum grows to about 27 cm.