Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body short and thick, laterally compressed; color grayish with dark vertical bars on sides; fins with some yellow; mouth oblique, 2nd anal spine thick; mouth supraterminal, lower jaw extending slightly past upper jaw; caudal fin rounded; lateral line extends onto caudal fin. |
Similar Species |
Small black drum have vertical stripes but not the oblique mouth, also has barbels on chin. |
Habitat |
Shallow Gulf, sandy and muddy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
25 cm (10 in), common to 16 cm (6 1/2 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. XI,24-26; A. II,5-6 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |