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TABS Species Account TN00020 

TN00020    FRESHWATER DRUM    APLODINOTUS GRUNNIENS

Tennessee Animal Biogeographic System TABS

version 12/2002


Taxonomy
Status
Distribution
Habitat Associations
Food Habits
Environmental Associations
Life History
Management Practices
References

Food Habits

TrophicReferences
Carnivore4205

LifestageFood Item ConsumedPart of Food Item
AdultInsectsNot Specified
AdultCrustaceansNot Specified
AdultSee Comments on Food HabitsNot Applicable
JuvenileSee Comments on Food HabitsNot Applicable
GeneralSee Comments on Food HabitsNot Applicable
GeneralDipteraLarva stage
JuvenileEphemeropteraJuvenile stage
AdultEphemeropteraJuvenile stage
ImportantEphemeropteraJuvenile stage
AdultOsteichthyesLarva stage
AdultOsteichthyesJuvenile stage

Comments on General Food Habits

The freshwater drum is predominantly a benthic feeder *4205*.

Comments on Adult Food Habits

The adults complement the diet with crayfishes and small fishes. Mollusks constitute a reletively small part of their diet *4205*.

Comments on Juvenile Food Habits

Young and small juveniles consume mostly microcrustaceans and midge larvae. With further growth, larger immature insects become important foods *4205*.

References/LifestageReference Numbers
General4205
Adult4205
Juvenile4205


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