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Gulf grunion (Leuresthes sardina)
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Atherinopsidae

Gulf grunion

Leuresthes sardina

Fish Known Only from Gulf of California

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Leuresthes sardina, commonly known as Gulf grunion, is a species of grunion endemic to the Gulf of California.

Maximum length
25 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Gulf of California.
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened

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