Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body deep near head and moderately compressed; color silvery gray; no stripes or spots; fins dark; 2nd anal spine thick and long; no barbels on chin; mouth subterminal (slightly on underside); caudal fin pointed in young, rounded or truncate (nearly straight vertical edge) in adults; lateral line extends onto caudal fin. |
Similar Species |
Most other drums have spots, stripes/bars and/or barbels. |
Habitat |
Freshwater, occasionally enter low salinity bays |
Maximum Size |
95 cm (37 1/2 in), common to 45 cm (17 1/2 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. X,25-35; A. II,6-7 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
gaspergou, gaspergoo, gou, goo |
Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |