Robalo drum

Robaloscion wieneri

Drumming calls resounding through Peruvian surf zones

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

The robalo drum (Robaloscion wieneri) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. It is the only member of the monospecific genus Robaloscion. This species is native to Southeast Pacific.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Robaloscion
Water type: Marine