Sciaenops ocellatus

Sciaenops ocellatus
Red Drum – Sciaenops ocellatus
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
SciaenidaeSciaenops ocellatus(Linnaeus)1766Red Drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

Unique Characters: One to several oscillated spots about eye size under soft portion of dorsal fin to base of caudal fin. Chin without barbel. Mouth small, inferior, snout projecting in front of upper jaw. Body elongate, dorsal profile not strongly elevated or arched on nape; body depth more than 4 times in standard length. One to several oscillated spots about eye size under soft portion of dorsal fin to base of caudal fin.

Similar Species: None

Gallery