Description

Also known as Atlantic Croaker, California Corbina, California Whiting, Kingcroaker, Kingfish, Sand Sucker, Surf Fish.

Found singly, or in small schools, over sandy shorelines, of coastal bays and sandy surf zones, of exposed outer coasts.
They feed on sand crabs, crustaceans, and worms.
Length - 71cm
Depth - 1-20m
Widespread Eastern Pacific

Drums are named for the repetitive throbbing or drumming sounds they make by beating their abdominal muscles against the swim bladder. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3587