The Blackbar drum (Pareques iwamotoi) is a saltwater fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 19 cm.
Description
The blackbar drum is a drum from the western Atlantic, ranging from North Carolina to Brazil. The species grows to about 19 cm and has a slender, tan to nearly black body with dark bands and stripes and mostly black fins; juveniles bear a large, wedge-shaped dark mark behind the eyes. The high front dorsal fin is distinctive. As a bottom-dweller the fish lives between about 37 and 184 metres depth and feeds on bottom animals. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackbar drum?
The Blackbar drum has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly black and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Blackbar drum live?
The Blackbar drum lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Blackbar drum get?
The Blackbar drum grows to a maximum of about 19 cm.
Is the Blackbar drum dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackbar drum is harmless to humans.
Is the Blackbar drum edible?
The Blackbar drum is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pareques
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