2,191 observationsLeast Concern
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sciaenidae ›Genus: Pogonias
About
The black drum (Pogonias cromis), also known as drum and drummer, is a saltwater fish similar to its cousin, the red drum. It is the only species in the genus Pogonias. Though most specimens are generally found in the 5-30 lb (2–14 kg) range, the black drum is well known as the largest of all the drum family with some specimens reaching excesses of 90 lb (40 kg). The world record black drum was just over 113 lb (51 kg). They are...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Drum is Pogonias cromis.
- Black Drum belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Drum belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Drum belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Black Drum belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Black Drum belongs to the family Sciaenidae.
- Black Drum belongs to the genus Pogonias.