Pacific Drum
Larimus pacificus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 29–50 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An uncommon drum of the eastern Pacific coast that lives in coastal water between about thirty and fifty metres. It feeds chiefly on planktonic crustaceans, growing to roughly thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Larimus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276131.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Drum live?
- The Pacific Drum (Larimus pacificus) is typically found at 29–50 m.
- Is the Pacific Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Drum get?
- The Pacific Drum grows to about 32 cm.