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Corvina drum

Cilus gilberti

Corvina drum (Cilus gilberti)

Photo: ProzaCL · CC BY-SA 4.0

Depthbetween 5 and 30 m
Habitatrocky bottoms
DifficultyHard

The Corvina drum (Cilus gilberti) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 5 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.

It's a demanding fish: it needs stealth and experience. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 2 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.

Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.

Minimum legal size by zone

ZoneMinimum size
Peru55 cm

Where to catch it

Other names

Corvina (es)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum legal size for Corvina drum?

It depends on the area. For example, Peru: 55 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.

At what depth is Corvina drum found?

Usually between 5 and 30 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.

Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?

Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.

Log it in Apnaut

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