美国红鱼

Q: Can you eat 美国红鱼?

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.

Q: How big does 美国红鱼 get?

美国红鱼 can grow up to 155.0 cm long and weigh 45.0 kg.

Q: Where is 美国红鱼 found?

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. Estuaries

Q: Is 美国红鱼 endangered?

The conservation status of 美国红鱼 is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

Q: What family does 美国红鱼 belong to?

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

Abstract

Instantly identified by the black eyespot at the base of its tail, the red drum, or redfish, is a coppery-bronze inshore game fish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It ranges from Massachusetts through the Gulf of Mexico, with adults on nearshore reefs and surf zones and juveniles on grass flats and tidal estuaries. It often feeds head-down in shallow water, exposing its copper tail in the distinctive posture anglers call tailing. Reaching 1.55 metres, it yields firm, sweet white flesh, and smaller fish are the basis of Louisiana's celebrated blackened redfish. Once overfished, well-managed stocks are now assessed as Least Concern.