Red Drum Fish: Identification, Habitat, and Fishing Guide #3763631 (License: Personal Use)

This scientific illustration depicts a red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), a robust saltwater fish native to the western Atlantic, from Massachusetts to Mexico. It features a silvery-bronze body, a prominent black ocellated spot on the caudal peduncle, and reddish-orange pectoral and pelvic fins. The fish’s large mouth, slightly downturned snout, and strong lateral line are characteristic of this popular game species.

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