Drumfish (Noun)
Meaning
Small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The largemouth drumfish was caught off the coast of Louisiana using a fishing rod and reel.
- Red drumfish in the Gulf of Mexico are prized game fish for both their taste and fighting qualities.
- Anglers often target fresh water drumfish during the day as they tend to gather around submerged structures.
- Black drumfish are easily identified by the grayish or bluish tint that their bodies display upon catching.
- Sheepshead drumfish in Tampa Bay waters often create confusion for inexperienced fishermen due to their relatively small teeth.