The sand drum is a marine fish with a robust, elongated body and a silvery-gray coloration, often found in sandy coastal waters and estuaries of the western Atlantic Ocean. Typically reaching up to 15 inches in length, it is known for its drumming sound, produced by muscles vibrating against the swim bladder, and feeds on benthic invertebrates while often forming small groups. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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