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
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Gulf of California.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found along sandy coasts (Ref. 9273).
 IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 14.06.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13
 Checked by: Dyer, Brian S. - 03.10.00

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