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  • stripes on back parallel to LL
    D 23-26
    Umbrina broussonnetii, Striped Croaker, Striped Drum
    gill rakers 13-15
    A 6
    D origin to LL 5-6 scales
    scale rows under spiny D parallel to LL
  • stripes on back oblique to LL
    D 26-31
    Umbrina coroides, Sand Drum
    gill rakers 13-15
    A 6
    D origin to LL 7-8 scales
    scale rows under spiny D oblique to LL
  • plain body, black under opercle
    large eye
    D 22-23
    Umbrina milliae, Miller Drum
    gill rakers 19-20
    chin barbel - front pore
    A 8