Species Guide

Red Drum

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

Rapid growth in aquaculture, reaching market size in 1 to 1.5 years.

Adaptations

Mainly in coastal ponds, marine cages, or land-based tanks.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based ponds or recirculation systems (RAS).

Grow-out farming systems

Mainly in coastal ponds, marine cages, or land-based tanks.

Coastal waters of the Western Atlantic, from the southern United States to northern Mexico.
United States, Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador.

Highly valued for its white, tender flesh and delicate flavor, making it a key species in warm-water aquaculture.

By-products: Occasionally used for fish meal and oil.

Excellent for grilling, frying, baking, or in soups and stews.