Striped drum
NameStriped drum
Scientific NameMenticirrhus saxatilis
Common NamesStriped drum, Northern Kingfish, King Whiting, Sea Mullet
FamilySciaenidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, East Coast of North America, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-80
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Snappers, Groupers (of similar size), Larger Jacks, Other large Drum species
Description
The Striped drum, also known as Northern Kingfish, is a slender, bottom-dwelling marine fish characterized by its silvery body, often with faint oblique bars or stripes, and yellowish fins. It is a popular sport fish found in coastal waters and surf zones along the Western Atlantic, feeding primarily on small crustaceans, worms, and fish.
