Canary drum
(Umbrina canariensis)

Classification

Species: Umbrina canariensis
Genus: Umbrina
Family: Sciaenidae - Drums
Order: Acanthuriformes - Surgeonfishes
Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes

General data

Scientific names: Canary drum
Local names: Tesselfish, Checker drum, Common baardman, Tasselfish, Bellman, Baardman
Habitat: Saltwater
Climates: Tropical, Subtropical
Native to coasts of: Africa, Europe, Asia
Distribution: Indian ocean, Arabian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

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