How big is the Seagrass Drum?

Seagrass Drum (Pareques umbrosus) reaches 20–30 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Seagrass Drum?

Seagrass Drum is found between 1–25 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Seagrass Drum?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Seagrass Drum?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Seagrass Drum (Pareques umbrosus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Pareques umbrosus
Common name: Seagrass Drum
Category: Fish
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Pareques
Size: 20–30 cm
Depth: 1–25 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sandy-bottom, seagrass-meadow
Behaviours: benthic, solitary
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Pareques umbrosus reaches 30 cm. Sciaenid (Sciaenidae) Caribbean. Silvery light-gray body, dark longitudinal bands. Inhabitant seagrass meadows and coastal sandy zones. Nocturnal cryptic. Produces tympanic resonance sounds (communication & territorial demarcation). Nocturnal piscivore. Little threatened = LC. Important underwater acoustic signature for Caribbean ecosystem.

Photo of Seagrass Drum

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Seagrass Drum?: Seagrass Drum (Pareques umbrosus) reaches 20–30 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Seagrass Drum?: Seagrass Drum is found between 1–25 m deep.
Is the Seagrass Drum dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Seagrass Drum?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Seagrass Drum?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Pareques

Pareques iwamotoi - Iwamoto's Drum

Other species in the family Sciaenidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 282143)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2399914)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia