Leuresthes sardina (Jenkins & Evermann, 1889)
Gulf grunion
Leuresthes sardina
photo by FAO

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found along sandy coasts (Ref. 9273).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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