Silver drum
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons . Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans . Common in local markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Silver drum is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silver drum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical; 28°N -
🌿 Ecology
planktonic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | silver drum |
| 🌍CES | larimus stříbřitý |
| 🇫🇷French | Verrue Argentée |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Corvina-prata |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bombache Boquituerta · boquinete chato · Cajero · Cajeta · Corvina Chata |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblyscion argenteus | Gill | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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