channel bass
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The term "channel bass" is another name for the red drum or "reef bass". Red drums are carnivorous, bottom-dwelling fish belonging to the Sciaenidae family, commonly found along warm and tropical seashores, though some inhabit temperate or fresh waters.123
These fish are known for their ability to make noise by vibrating their air bladders, which act as resonating chambers. They typically have two dorsal fins and are silvery in color. While some species have large mouths and canine teeth, most drums have underslung jaws and smaller teeth. The red drum, specifically, is a large, reddish species found in the western Atlantic Ocean and is considered a food and game fish.3
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