Species guide
How to catch Fusca drum
Umbrina ronchus
The Fusca drum is a coastal saltwater fish known for its slender body and croaking sound. It inhabits rocky and sandy bottoms and is popular among anglers as a game fish. Juveniles are often found in shallow littoral zones and occasionally in estuaries.
Where they live
Found in saltwater along the coasts of Africa, the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean regions, favoring rocky and sandy bottoms from 20 to 200 meters deep. Juveniles inhabit shallower littoral areas and sometimes estuaries.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- shrimp
- benthic invertebrates
- worms
Best baits
- shrimp
- worms
- cut bait
Best lures
- soft plastic shrimp imitations
- jigs
- bottom-rigged lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- bait fishing
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