Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID43753
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusSciaenops
Speciesocellatus
Common NameRed Drum
StateTX
CountyHarris
LocalitySheldon Reservoir near Houston
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBuffalo-San Jacinto
HUC8 Number12040104
HUC10 NameBuffalo Bayou-San Jacinto River
HUC10 Number1204010407
HUC12 NameCarpenters Bayou
HUC12 Number120401040702
Map
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Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:108
Author:Howells, R.G., and G.P. Garrett
Date:1992
Title:Status of some exotic sport fishes in Texas waters.
Journal:Texas Journal of Science
Volume:44
Issue:3
Pages:317-324
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked246


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