Striped Mullet – Discover Fishes https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/striped-mullet/
Mugil cephalus This elongated grayish olive-brown fish appears striped because of the spots on each of its scales on its upper sides. They can grow to over 47 inches and more than 17 pounds, and like to school together for safety. Adults live in coastal fresh water, but they have a high tolerance
They are an ecologically important link in the energy flow within estuarine communities