sea drum

The sea drum, also known as the black drum (Pogonias cromis), is a species of fish belonging to the Sciaenidae family, which are commonly called drums or croakers. These fish are typically found in warm, tropical marine environments, often along seashores, though some inhabit temperate or freshwater areas.12

Drums are characterized by their two dorsal fins and are usually silvery in color. A notable feature of most drums is their ability to produce sounds by vibrating their air bladder, which acts as a resonating chamber. The black drum itself is a gray or coppery red fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. Many species within the drum family are valued as food or game fish.1