Loading…
A dark bronze-brown croaker with a high arched back, golden flanks and bright yellow fin edges, capable of producing audible drumming sounds. It haunts caves and rocky overhangs along the Egyptian Mediterranean coast, often in small loose groups near the bottom.
Rocky reefs, caves and seagrass edges in clear coastal water
Calm warm nights near rocky structure with baits
·
Medium outfit, or light spin; fish estuary mouths and , especially after a blow.
A live mullet or big ragworm in coloured water near estuary mouths, best at night and dawn.
Eating & safety
Watch the strong sharp dorsal spines; check local rules as this species is protected in parts of the Mediterranean.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Calm warm nights near rocky structure with bottom baits
Brown meagre "drum" with their swim bladder to communicate, and their slow growth has made them a protected, no-take species in many Mediterranean areas.