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Pogonias cromis

Pogonias cromis

The black drum fish is a strong swimmer found in warm coastal waters. They have a dark, silvery body and can make a deep, booming sound that helps them communicate with each other.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Pogonias cromis is a robust, deep-bodied fish with a high arched back and a silvery-grey to dark brassy color. Juveniles display distinct dark vertical bars that fade as they mature. It has several whisker-like barbels on its chin.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderPerciformesFamilySciaenidaeGenusPogonias
Pogonias cromis
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Pogonias cromis

Category

Fish

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Black drum often hang out in huge schools, sometimes hundreds of fish strong!

They are the biggest type of drum fish in the ocean, growing super huge!

This fish uses its strong chin feelers to sniff out yummy snacks on the ocean floor!

Young black drum wear cool stripes that fade as they get older!

Special abilities

Ability

Underwater Drumming

Pogonias cromis can make drumming sounds by vibrating special muscles against its swim bladder, which helps them communicate underwater.

Ability

Shell Crusher

Pogonias cromis has powerful crushing plates and teeth at the back of its mouth that help them crack open tough mollusk shells for food.

Ability

Seafloor Detective

Pogonias cromis has sensitive barbels on its chin that help them feel for hidden prey like crabs and clams along the murky seafloor.

Measurements & details

Length
30-150 cm
Weight
1-60 kg
Lifespan
10-60 years
Swim Speed
20 km/h
Maximum Depth
60 m
Water Type
Saltwater

Diet & Feeding

Black drum are bottom feeders that love to crush hard-shelled snacks like clams and crabs.

Age differences: Young fish eat small worms and shrimp, while adults feast on hard-shelled mollusks and crabs.

Primary Foods

  • Clams
  • Oysters
  • Mussels
  • Crabs
  • Shrimp
  • Worms

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Black Drum

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always be careful around water and ask an adult before fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Pogonias cromis?

30-150 cm

How much does Pogonias cromis weigh?

1-60 kg

How long does Pogonias cromis live?

10-60 years

What does Pogonias cromis eat?

Black drum are bottom feeders that love to crush hard-shelled snacks like clams and crabs.

How fast can Pogonias cromis swim?

20 km/h

Where is Pogonias cromis usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Pogonias cromis hunt?

Foraging

How deep can Pogonias cromis go?

60 m

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