General species profile · Drum
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
Identification
Usually reddish bronze, but may look silvery or dark copper. Typically has a large black mark high on the tail base; some individuals have several marks.
Official species identification source ↗Habitat & biology
Young red drum occupy coastal bays and surf habitats. TPWD documents stocked freshwater fisheries including Braunig and Calaveras.
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