Umbrina galapagorum
Local name: Galápagos Drum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Galápagos Drum faces mounting pressure from overfishing throughout its endemic range around the Galápagos Islands, where it is targeted by both artisanal and commercial fisheries. Climate change poses an additional threat through ocean warming and acidification, which may alter the marine ecosystems this species depends upon. Introduced marine species and pollution from increased tourism and shipping traffic further compromise the pristine waters essential for this endemic fish's survival.
Habitat
The Galápagos Drum inhabits rocky reefs and sandy bottoms in coastal waters around the Galápagos Islands, typically found at depths ranging from shallow intertidal zones to approximately 30 meters. This endemic species prefers areas with mixed substrates that provide both feeding opportunities and shelter among volcanic rock formations characteristic of the archipelago's marine environment.
Other threatened species in Sciaenidae
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
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