Carp, Drum & White Amur. Also called sheepshead, the drum emits a grunting, or drumming, noise with special muscles that vibrate against the swim bladder.

What kind of fish is sheepshead?

Sheepshead, (Archosargus probatocephalus), popular edible sport fish in the family Sparidae (order Perciformes), common in Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters of the southern North American coast. Although once prevalent in the New England to Chesapeake Bay area, the species has inexplicably become very rare.

Is a drum a carp?

The freshwater drum is often confused with a carp in both appearance and taste, although on close examination it does not look like a carp. The drum's flesh is white with large, coarse flakes. It has been described by some as being of low quality, but this determination is inaccurate.