Barbel Drum
Ctenosciaena gracilicirrhus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–130 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A coastal drum that cruises sandy mud bottoms between about 10 and 130 metres, this fish uses a short barbel on its chin to find shrimps buried in the sediment. It reaches around 20 centimetres and turns up often enough to matter as a food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Ctenosciaena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280456.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barbel Drum live?
- The Barbel Drum (Ctenosciaena gracilicirrhus) is typically found at 10–130 m.
- Is the Barbel Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Barbel Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barbel Drum get?
- The Barbel Drum grows to about 21 cm.