Thought to prefer high wave action areas such as sand bars where the crashing waves dislodge and suspend small crabs and other small crustaceans. Feeds on fish and invertebrates.
Appearance: The back is grayish brown, fading to silvery sides and belly | 7 to 8 indistinct diagonal dark blotches on sides | Scales on the underside are nearly the same size as body scales
Size: Up to 19 inches
Habitat: Coastal waters. Common in surf zones along beaches. Also, in shallow coastal waters with a muddy-sand bottom as well as high salinity bays and estuaries along the coast.
