The Yellow drum (Nibea albiflora) is a saltwater fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 44 cm.
Description
The Yellow drum is a croaker (Sciaenidae) from coastal and estuarine water of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 30 cm and has an elongate, silver-grey body with an inferior mouth and stout ear-stones; like other croakers it makes a drumming sound with its swim bladder. As a bottom-oriented fish it searches over sand and mud bottoms for worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellow drum?
The Yellow drum has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Yellow drum live?
The Yellow drum lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Yellow drum get?
The Yellow drum grows to a maximum of about 44 cm.
Is the Yellow drum dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellow drum is harmless to humans.
Is the Yellow drum edible?
Yes, the Yellow drum is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Nibea
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