Fish ID

Family Sciaenidae, DRUMS

Description: the only drum in our region with a distinctly forked caudal fin; bluish to brownish above; brassy on side; silvery to white below; distinct brownish spot on shoulder; 12 to 15 narrow, diagonal dark lines on upper body.

Size: to 36 cm (14 in.)

Remarks: a popular pan fish.

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