- Lower half of body silver; upper half of body silver to bronze
- Dark, well-defined bars present along the body of the fish; bars on the shoulder form a distinct βVβ shape
- Dark horizontal stripe behind the pectoral fins; stripe extends onto the lower half of the caudal fin
- First dorsal fin elongated and with dark tip
- Single barbel on lower jaw
Habitat & Range
Shallow coastal waters near hard or sandy bottom; common in surf zones and estuaries. May migrate offshore in deeper water during winter.
Life History
Spawn from April to August at the bottom of bays and sounds.
