Sciaenops ocellatus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Red drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
photo by Lovshin, L.

 Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
 Max. size:  155 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 45 kg; max. reported age: 50 years
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 10 m, oceanodromous
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Massachusetts in USA to northern Mexico, including southern Florida, USA.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs usually over sand and sandy mud bottoms in coastal waters and estuaries. Abundant in surf zone. Feeds mainly on crustaceans, mollusks and fishes. Utilized fresh and frozen; can be pan-fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 23.01.05
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 23.08.94

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