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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
Maximum length: 27 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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