Biologists say that copepods, aka “anchor worms” commonly infest red drum during cold-weather conditions, but they are not harmful to the fish’s health.

Spaghetti worms are common parasites of saltwater fish in the drum family, which include speckled and white trout, black drum, redfish, and croakers. While they look alike to most …

Oct 24, 2023 · Saltwater fish, particularly those within the drum family, which encompasses species like speckled and white trout, black drum, redfish, croakers, and the well-known …

Apr 10, 2013 · The life cycle of these worms is this. Eggs from the shark excrement enter the water and are consumed by small crustaceans , tiny fish, etc. the eggs hatch and are carried …

Spaghetti worms are common parasites of saltwater fish in the Sciaenid or drum family, which include speckled and white trout, black drum, redfish and croakers. Most commonly known as …

Apr 16, 2009 · Spaghetti worms are common parasites of saltwater fish in the drum family, which include speckled and white trout, black drum, redfish, and croakers. While they look alike to …

The red worm found in the muscle and internal organs of trout and redfin in particular is a nematode worm called Eustrongyloides. The worms are 20-30 mm long and are often in …

2 days ago · The “worms” often found in red drum are typically spaghetti worms (a type of parasite). While they may look unappealing, they are usually harmless to humans.

Jun 3, 2023 · Newly hatched Red Drum larvae feed on zooplankton, including crustacean larvae and small worms, in shallow seagrass beds and creeks. As they grow, their diet expands to …

Sep 2, 2015 · Bob, as for worms in black drum, I'm pretty certain that's only in big black drum...not the nice smaller ones. But that goes for Cod and many other saltwater fish that feeds/lays on …