Black Drum

Deep-bodied gray-to-bronze fish with black fins and 4-5 broad, dark side bars. Note long chin barbels.

Additional information

Common Name

Black Drum

Comments

Has prominent teeth which it uses to crush the shells of mollusks and crustaceans. Often caught in nearshore waters by surf-casters and bridge anglers.

Scientific Name

Pogonias cromis

Habitat

Surf zones, open ocean.

Size

To 6 ft. (1.8 m)