Yellow Drum
Nibea albiflora
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–80 m
- Max size: 43.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The yellow drum lives near shore over mud and sandy mud, including semi enclosed seas, and like other croakers it can produce drumming sounds with its swim bladder. It reaches a bit over forty centimetres and is used in Chinese medicine.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Nibea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281747.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Drum live?
- The Yellow Drum (Nibea albiflora) is typically found at 25–80 m.
- Is the Yellow Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Drum get?
- The Yellow Drum grows to about 43.5 cm.