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Sciaenops ocellatus (Linnaeus, 1766) Red drum |
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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; brackish; marine; depth range - 10 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Massachusetts in USA to northern Mexico, including southern Florida, USA. | |||
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| 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||