drumfish
nounUK /ˈdrʌmfɪʃ/
US /ˈdrʌmfɪʃ/
A drumfish is a fish that makes a loud drumming sound with its body.
We heard a drumfish humming near the rocks at the bottom of the sea.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Any of various fishes of the family Sciaenidae that produce drumming sounds using their swim bladder.
The Atlantic drumfish is prized by anglers along the coast.
3. A freshwater fish of North America, such as the freshwater drum, known for its drumming noise.
He caught a drumfish in the river and released it.
4. A common name used loosely for several sound-producing food fishes.
Local markets sell drumfish fresh from the bay.