Fishing for California killifish

Fundulus parvipinnis

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

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch California killifish

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