Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Scientific name Equetus Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Family Sciaenidae Higher classification Drums | |
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Lower classifications Spotted drum, Jack‑knifefish | ||
Identifying the jackknife fish equetus lanceolatus
Equetus is a genus of drumfishes found in the middle western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.
Contents
Juvenile spotted drum equetus punctatus
Behavior
Members of this genus are frequently observed during the day under ledges or near the opening of small caves, at depths between 1 and 30 meters, where they swim in repetitive patterns. They leave the protection of the daytime shelter at night to feed.
Diet
When juvenile, drums feed on plankton and small organisms. Adults feed at night on invertebrates like crabs and shrimp.
Global distribution
They live in the west central Atlantic and the Caribbean, including the Gulf of Mexico and the coasts of Florida and the Bahamas.
Species
References
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