Pogonias cromis
(Linnaeus, 1766)
  Family: Sciaenidae (Drums & Croakers) / Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)
  
  Common names IGFA all-tackle World Record Size  
  UK: Black Drum, Oyster Cracker
DK: Sort Trommefisk, Ørnefisk		 51.28 kg / 113 lb 1 oz - Lewes, Delaware, USA Max Length: > 170 cm
Max Weight: > 51 kg		  
  
  
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