RED DRUM WITH US FLAG 2’x 3′ SINGLE SIDED

RED DRUM

This large, elongated near-shore fish is a dark copper to pale silver color, with a distinct eye spot at the tail. It is very tolerant of water temperature variations as well as salinity levels so it ranges in a wide variety of habitats from surf zones and seagrass beds to estuaries and river mouths.

It is named for the drumming or croaking sound it can make with its swim bladder and abdominal muscles. The red drum is a very popular recreation sport and food fish, growing to 40 inches on average, and is also a popular fish in public aquariums.