Highhat (Juvenile) (Pareques acuminatus)

Also known as Cubbyu, Donkeyfish, Hardheads, Highhat Drum, Highhats, Jackknifes, Ribbonfishes, Streaked Ribbonfish, Striped Drum, Striped Ribbonfish, Swordfish

Description

Also known as Cubbyu, Donkeyfish, Hardhead, Highhat Drum, Jackknife, Ribbonfish, Streaked Ribbonfish, Striped Drum, Striped Ribbonfish, Swordfish.

Found in pairs, or small schools, over rough bottoms, and edges, of eroded seagrass beds, close to coral reefs, in bays and around tropical islands. Front Dorsal Fin becomes smaller with age.
They feed on benthic crustaceans and fish.
Length - 23cm
Depth - 5-60m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

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/3583

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Highhat (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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