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Red Drum Sciaenops ocellatus

What’s in a name? This fish’s moniker comes from the drumming sound it makes during reproduction!

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ORIGIN:
West Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to Mexico

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HABITAT:
Bays, estuaries and seagrass beds

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Up to 50 lbs
Length: Up to 5 ft

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DIET:
Crabs and smaller fish

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PREDATORS:
Birds and larger fish

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NATURAL DEFENSES:
Eyespot on tail may confuse predators

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REPRODUCTION:
Hatching occurs 30 hrs after spawning

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THREATS:
Unknown

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LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Over 50 yrs in the wild