Freshwater Drum

What it looks like

• no whiskers
• 8 to 9 dorsal spines

Size

• length: 45-50 centimetres (18-20 inches)

Similar fish

• Carp

Where it’s found

Range

• lower Great Lakes

Habitat

• large shallow water bodies with mud or sandy bottoms

Photos/images

Species illustration (Illustration Credit: U.S. Wildlife Service)