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Spotted Drum

Equetus punctatus

Sighting evidence at Proselyte Reef, Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin

Juvenile and adult spotted drum shelter beneath the Proselyte's scattered timbers and ballast, their extraordinary ribbon-like dorsal fins and polka-dot patterns making them one of the most photographed reef fish in Sint Maarten. They are nocturnally active but easily found resting near the wreck by day.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Spotted Drum is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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