Red Drum

Name: Red Drum           

Scientific Name: Sciaenops Ocelleatus           

Endangered Status: Slot limits in Florida           

Info: This large scaled, bronze colored fish is a highly sought after gamefish in the tidal salt marsh.  They are found in all coastal waters usually around mud flats, oyster bars and seagrass.  They can grow up to 61 inches but do not reach.  Feeding on small fish, shrimp and crabs these fish are very abundant in florida. 

Sightings: Walker's Landing, Drummond Point Park