Specimen Information

Sciaenops ocellatus
Sciaenops ocellatus
(Red Drum)
Marine Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID43333
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusSciaenops
Speciesocellatus
Common NameRed Drum
StateTX
CountyBaylor
LocalityKemp [Lake] Reservoir
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameWichita
HUC8 Number11130206
Map
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Collection Year1953
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:15
Author:Lasswell, J.L., G. Garza, and W.H. Bailey
Date:1977
Title:Status of marine fish introductions into the freshwaters of Texas.
Journal:Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Volume:31
Pages:399-403
CommentsStocked in 1953 and 1954. No recoveries.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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