Roter Trommler

Sciaenops ocellatus

Least Concern Both

Maximale Länge

155,0 cm

Maximales Gewicht

45,0 kg

Färbung

Coppery-bronze to reddish-orange flanks with …

Tiefenbereich

10-?m

Familie

Sciaenidae

Kategorie

Game Fish

Über

The red drum, or redfish, is an iconic inshore game fish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Identified by the distinctive black spot at the base of its tail, it feeds by tipping head-down in shallow water, exposing its copper-colored tail.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	155,0 cm
Maximum Weight	45,0 kg
Tiefenbereich	10-?m

Coloration

Coppery-bronze to reddish-orange flanks with a characteristic black eyespot at the upper tail base; back is darker bronze-olive; belly pale to silvery; fins match body tone with dusky margins.

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Wassertyp

Freshwater & Saltwater

Tiefenbereich

10-?m

Verbreitungsgebiet

Western North Atlantic from Massachusetts south through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Adults favor open nearshore reefs and coastal surf zones while juveniles inhabit grass flats and tidal estuaries.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Roter Trommler is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Speisefisch & Küche

Geschmack

Firm, white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and moderate fat; smaller fish (under 27 inches) are the best table size. Famous as 'blackened redfish' — a Louisiana Cajun culinary classic.

Angelinformationen

Sportfisch

Kampfbewertung

7/5

Empfohlener Köder

cut mullet, live shrimp, gold spoons, soft plastics

Taxonomy

Ordnung	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Familie	Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers)
Arten	Sciaenops ocellatus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Arabic	سمكة ذئب القنوات
Chinese (Simplified)	美国红鱼
French	Tambour rouge
German	Roter Trommler
Korean	점성어
Spanish	Corvinón ocelado

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Can you eat Roter Trommler?

Firm, white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and moderate fat; smaller fish (under 27 inches) are the best table size. Famous as 'blackened redfish' — a Louisiana Cajun culinary classic.

How big does Roter Trommler get?

Roter Trommler can grow up to 155.0 cm long and weigh 45.0 kg.

Where is Roter Trommler found?

Is Roter Trommler endangered?

The conservation status of Roter Trommler is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Roter Trommler belong to?

Roter Trommler (Sciaenops ocellatus) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).