Boe Drum
Pteroscion peli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A drum of coastal waters that hangs in midwater over mud and sand, one of the most abundant of its family in the shallows. It hunts fish, shrimps, squid and worms, and ranges from the surface down to about 200 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Pteroscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282503.
FAQ
- How deep does the Boe Drum live?
- The Boe Drum (Pteroscion peli) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Boe Drum dangerous to divers?
- The Boe Drum is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Boe Drum get?
- The Boe Drum grows to about 32 cm.