Physical 

The striped mullet has a blue-green back and silvery sides and belly. Its scales form horizontal streaks across its sides and a dark blotch near its pectoral fins. It has two dorsal fins, the first with four spines, the second with soft rays.

Habitat

The striped mullet is present along the coasts of all seas, except for arctic regions. In North America, their range spans from Canada through Cape Cod to the southern Gulf of Mexico, except for the Bahamas and the Caribbean. They can tolerate a wide range of salinities, from fresh to brackish to marine. Adults will school together, and prefer areas with sandy or mud bottoms.

Feeding 

Adults feed on detritus, algae, and benthic organisms. Juveniles feed on zooplankton.