California grunion
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit inshore waters, usually at or near surface along open coast and in bays . Oviparous, with planktonic primarily neustonic larvae . Eggs are deposited in the sand at night by the female parent just below the high spring tide line . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 20 - 24; Vertebrae: 47 - 50. Branchiostegal rays: 6 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for California grunion is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for California grunion is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Demersal spawners. Spawn at night on sand beaches at high tides in the spring and summer. Eggs are buried in moist sand by the female parent and hatch about 15 days later during the next series of high tides . Females spawn 4 to 8 times during a season .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 18 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 24°N, 123°W - 111°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherinopsis tenuis | Ayres | 1860 | Synonym |
| Leuresthes crameri | Jordan & Evermann | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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