Physical 

Croaker are dark gray-silver to blue in color, with small dark dots forming irregular horizontal patterns.  Average size is approximately 18 to 20 inches but can measure up to 24 inches.  It has several whisker like apendages under it’s mouth and a recession in part of the dorsal fin

Habitat

M. undulatus occur along the Atlantic coast from Cape Cod south, extending to the coast of Mexico.  They are an abundant inshore fish, and take shelter in muddy and sandy areas

Feeding 

M. undulatus are opportunistic  bottom-feeders.  They consume a variety of invertebrates and smaller fish