drum; croaker
General term for fish of the family Sciaenidae, known for their drumming sounds.
The drum is a fish that makes a sound like a cry.
Specifically Nibea mitsukurii, a species of croaker found in Japanese waters.
The Nibe croaker is popular both as a food fish and as a game fish.
The origin of the name is uncertain; it may be related to the fish's drumming sound.