The fish commonly known as a "drum" belongs to the Sciaenidae family, which also includes croakers and weakfish. Specifically, fish like the freshwater drum (often called sheepshead) and saltwater species such as the black drum and red drum are called drums because of the distinctive thumping, drumming, or croaking sounds they produce. Male fish generate these rhythmic drumming noises using specialized sonic muscles vibrating rapidly against their swim bladders during spawning seasons to attract potential mates.
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