Fish Description: High arching back with 10 to 14 pairs of chin barbells and gray or black colored body when adults. The young Black Drum have 4 to 6 vertical bars. They have cobblestone-like teeth capable of crushing oysters and their scales are large.
Size: Common to 30 pounds.
Remarks: Largest member of the drum family that spawns near shore. They feed on oysters, mussels, crabs, shrimp, and occasionally other fish. They can live to be over 35 years.