Spotted Drum
| Name: | Spotted Drum |
| Scientific Name: | Equetus punctatus |
| Family: | Drums and Croakers |
| Taxonomic: | Sciaenidae |
| ID Group: | Odd Shaped Swimmers |
| Size: | 6 - 9 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
The Spotted Drum has black and white bars on its head and multiple stripes along its body. Its rear fins are black with white spots. Juveniles have a long dorsal fin, a single stripe along their body, and a dark spot on their nose.
The Spotted Drum often stays near ledges or crevices, swimming in repetitive patterns. It is not shy and often allows divers to get close.