Red drum
Red drum
The Red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), also known as channel bass, spottail bass, or simply redfish, is a game fish found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to northern Mexico. It is the only species in the genus Sciaenops.
Pronunciation
Red drum: /rɛd drʌm/
Etymology
The name "Red drum" is derived from their color and the fact that during spawning time, males produce a drum-like noise by vibrating a muscle in their swim bladder.
Description
The Red drum is a robust, medium-sized fish with a large, slightly downward sloping head and mouth. The back of the fish is a dark red-brown color, fading to a lighter silver on the belly. The most distinguishing characteristic is a large black spot on the upper part of the tail base.
Habitat
Red drums prefer shallow waters (1-4 feet deep) along the edges of bays with submerged vegetation such as seagrasses. They are found over all bottom types but they seem to prefer areas with submerged vegetation and soft mud.
Diet
The diet of the Red drum consists of small fish and invertebrates.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Red drum
- Wikipedia's article - Red drum
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