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Gal?pagos drum (Umbrina galapagorum) fish species information

Scientific Name
Umbrina galapagorum

Common Name
Gal?pagos drum

Biology
Inhabits rocky or sandy coasts and in bays, from near the shore to a depth of at least 18 m (Ref. 9118). Considered a good food fish (Ref. 9118).

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1878
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Drums or croakers (Sciaenidae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Pacific
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Range
0° - 1°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
18 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 18 m (Ref. 9118)
Trophic Level
3.38 s.e. 0.51 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
45.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (D2)