Physical 

One of two mullet species in the Barnegat Bay. Blue-green on top, silver elsewhere. Blue-black blotch on the base of the pectoral (side) fin. Closely resembles the striped mullet, but lacks stripes and has a bronze blotch on the gills. Adults grow up to 15 in (38.1 cm).

Habitat

Massachusetts to Bermuda, northern Gulf of Mexico to southeastern Brazil. Also found on the Horn of Africa (Senegal River to Namibia) and the Gulf of California. White mullet prefer sandy coastline, muddy lagoon, estuary, and sometimes coral reefs environments. They are transient to the Barnegat Bay, meaning they only live here for part of the year.

Feeding 

White mullet are filter feeders who feed on algae and plankton. Often used as bait fish.