Drum & Croaker
Sand Seatrout
Cynoscion arenarius
SaltwaterSciaenidaeLeast Concern
About
The Sand Seatrout is a slender, silvery fish with a slightly elongated body and a pointed snout. They are often found in bays and estuaries, preferring shallow, turbid waters and are known to be opportunistic feeders.
- Average size
- 12-20 inches, 0.5-3 lbs
- Colors
- Silvery-gray with faint dark bars along the back, yellowish fins, and a dark spot at the base of the pectoral fin.
- Diet
- Small fish, shrimp, crabs, and other crustaceans.
- Region
- Gulf of Mexico, from Florida to Texas