Gulf grunion
📖 Overview
Gulf grunion (Leuresthes sardina), first described by Jenkins & Evermann, 1889 is a medium-sized fish in the family Atherinopsidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gulf grunion is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulf grunion is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Burry eggs in the sand.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; non-migratory . Subtropical; 32°N - 28°N Central Pacific: endemic to the Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gulf grunion |
| 🌍CES | gavúnovec sardinkový |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Хабсиелла |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | pejerrey sardina |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherina sardina | Jenkins & Evermann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Hubbsiella sardina | Jenkins & Evermann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Leuresthes clara | Evermann & Jenkins | 1891 | Synonym |
| Menidia clara | Evermann & Jenkins | 1891 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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