Yellow drum
📖 Overview
Found near shore, including semi-enclosed sea areas, in mud to sandy mud bottom . Used in Chinese medicine .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow drum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellow drum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellow drum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 25 - 80 m . Temperate; 39°N - 18°N, 105°E - 135°E Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and East China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellow drum is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 603 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellow drum has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvina albiflora | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
| Corvina fauvelii | Sauvage | 1881 | Synonym |
| Sciaena albiflora | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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