Tambour rouge

Sciaenops ocellatus

Least Concern Both

Longueur maximale

155,0 cm

Poids maximum

45,0 kg

Couleur

Coppery-bronze to reddish-orange flanks with …

Plage de profondeur

10-?m

Famille

Sciaenidae

Catégorie

Game Fish

À propos

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
Plage de profondeur	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

Type d'eau

Freshwater & Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

10-?m

Aire de répartition

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

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

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

7/5

Appât recommandé

cut mullet, live shrimp, gold spoons, soft plastics

Taxonomy

Ordre	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Famille	Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers)
Espèces	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

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Tambour rouge?

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 Tambour rouge get?

Tambour rouge can grow up to 155.0 cm long and weigh 45.0 kg.

Where is Tambour rouge found?

Is Tambour rouge endangered?

The conservation status of Tambour rouge is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Tambour rouge belong to?

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