The Shorthead drum (Larimus breviceps) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 31 cm.
Description
The shorthead drum is a croaker from the western Atlantic, from the Caribbean to Brazil. The species grows to about 31 cm and has a deep, silvery body with a short, blunt head and an oblique, upturned mouth. Like other croakers it can produce a drumming sound with its swim bladder. As a bottom-dweller it lives over sandy and muddy bottoms of shallow coastal water and hunts shrimp and small fish. It is a local food fish and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shorthead drum?
The Shorthead drum has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Shorthead drum live?
The Shorthead drum lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Shorthead drum get?
The Shorthead drum grows to a maximum of about 31 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Shorthead drum dangerous to humans?
No, the Shorthead drum is harmless to humans.
Is the Shorthead drum edible?
Yes, the Shorthead drum is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Larimus
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