Jack-knifefish (Juvenile) (Eques lanceolatus)

Also known as Black-and-White Drumfish, Donkey Fish, Hardhead, Highhat, Jack-knife, Lance-shaped Ribbonfish, Ribbonfish

Description

Also known as Black-and-White Drumfish, Donkey Fish, Hardhead, Highhat, Jack-knife, Lance-shaped Ribbonfish, Ribbonfish.

Found singly, over shallow and deep reefs, of inshore bays and sounds. Front Dorsal Fin becomes smaller with age.
They feed on crustaceans, molluscs, and worms.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 4-60m
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/3584

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 Jack-knifefish (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Jack-knifefish

Jack-knifefish

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