Peruvian Barbel Drum
Ctenosciaena peruviana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–324 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A barbel drum of the Peruvian coast, this fish ranges over hard and muddy bottoms across a wide depth band from about 20 metres down past 300. It feeds on zooplankton, euphausiids and other small crustaceans, and often comes up in the same nets as hake.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Ctenosciaena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280457.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peruvian Barbel Drum live?
- The Peruvian Barbel Drum (Ctenosciaena peruviana) is typically found at 20–324 m.
- Is the Peruvian Barbel Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Peruvian Barbel Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peruvian Barbel Drum get?
- The Peruvian Barbel Drum grows to about 21 cm.