Sciaenops ocellatus
-The Red Drum is in the Kingdom Aminalia and the Phylum Chordata.
- The Red Drum is an inshore fish until the age of four.
-The range is along the coast from New York to Floria.
-They are most abuntant from Florida to Texas.
-Then they go offshore to join the spawning population.
-They feed on crustaceans, fish and mollusks.
-Spawning occurs from August to November in inshore waters.
- Their longevity is twenty or more years.
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