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spotted drum (Equetus punctatus)
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Sciaenidae

spotted drum

Equetus punctatus

Short base but remarkably high first dorsal

  • Marine fish
  • Fusiform
  • Medium

spotted drum is known from the recorded range as a marine fish. It occurs in reef habitat.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family
Sciaenidae
Genus
Equetus
Water type
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
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