White Mullet
| Name: | White Mullet |
| Scientific Name: | Mugil curema |
| Family: | Mullets |
| Taxonomic: | Mugilidae |
| ID Group: | Silvery Fishes |
| Size: | 8 - 12 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
The White Mullet has a slender, silvery-white body with a rounded snout. A dusky spot is present at the base of its pectoral fin, and the tips of its second dorsal fin and the edge of its forked tail are dark.
The White Mullet is often seen in shallow sandy rubble areas in large groups, which helps protect it from predators. It feeds by sucking up sand and filtering out tiny bits of algae and decaying plant material. It has a muscular stomach that grinds up its food. The White Mullet plays an important role in keeping coastal areas clean by recycling nutrients.