Umbrina broussonnetii
Umbrina broussonnetii Cuvier, 1830
Striped drum
photo by Duarte, L.O.


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Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Greater Antilles (Hispaniola), except Cuba, and from Costa Rica to Colombia. Also Antilles (Ref. 26938).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in shallow sandy areas along beaches. Marketed fresh or salted, or sold for bait.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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