Gal?pagos drum (Umbrina galapagorum)

Scientific name: Umbrina galapagorum Steindachner, 1878

The Gal?pagos drum (Umbrina galapagorum) is a marine fish of the family Sciaenidae. Native range: Southeast Pacific, Galapagos Islands.

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Scientific name: Umbrina galapagorum
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 45.0
Depth range: 18 m (59 ft)
Environment: Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 18 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Last updated 27 September 2026