Red drum

Red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, United States. It is mainly found over sand, mud, estuary, at depths of ≥ 10 m. The main season in Hong Kong, United States runs all year.

Scientific name: Sciaenops ocellatus · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: All year · Also known as: Red Drum

Size: up to 155 cm

Weight: up to 43 kg

About

The red drum is a sciaenid and an introduced species in Hong Kong waters; a large and challenging fish, and also farmed. It is native to the western Atlantic, from Massachusetts in the USA to northern Mexico including southern Florida, and the Hong Kong population is introduced.

Differences by region

• Hong Kong — Local name：Red drum · Season：All year · Common methods：General · Weight：43 kg · Angling traits：Challenging, High value
• United States — Local name：Red Drum · Season：Spring, Summer, Autumn · Common methods：General・Shore / surf・Boat · Weight：1–20 kg · Angling traits：Iconic target, Challenging

Ecology and habitat

Water layer

Bottom-dwelling

Bottom / habitat

Sand, Mud, Estuary

Depth

≥ 10 m

Distribution status

Native

Trophic level

3.7

Maximum age

50 years

Fishery and market

Game fish

Yes

Market price

High

Resilience

Medium

Angling traits

• Challenging
• High value

Methods

• General

Sources

• 維基百科（英）— Sciaenops ocellatus
• 邵廣昭 臺灣魚類資料庫 網路電子版 — 別名
• Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council — Red Drum
• NOAA Fisheries — Red Drum Essential Fish Habitat Map
• FishBase — Sciaenops ocellatus

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