The California killifish is a small, hardy coastal fish native to southern California and northern Baja California. It typically inhabits shallow estuaries, lagoons, and tidal marshes. Adults reach about 4 inches in length and weigh less than 0.05 pounds. Known for its adaptability, it often forms schools and tolerates wide salinity variations. This summary was AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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