Croaker and Drum

Atlantic Croaker displayed on a plain background
Atlantic Croaker (Source Florida Museum)

Micropogonias undulatus

A number of species in the family Sciaenidae should be marketed in the UK under any of these two names. 

Also known as Mulloway in Australia, these species generally resemble Perch or Sea Bass, and some make a croaking or drum sound – hence the names. 

They range in size from 500g–5kg and can be cooked as for Sea Bass and Sea Bream. 

There is also a species called Meagre – another member of the Sciaenidae family – which resembles Sea Bass and is now being farmed in France – one to look out for.

Quick guide to availability and yield

Availability of fish and shellfish. Yields of filleted fish