The California grunion is a small, slender fish found along the southern California coast. It typically measures 5-6 inches in length and weighs around 0.1 pounds. Known for its unique spawning behavior, it comes ashore to lay eggs on sandy beaches. This fish primarily feeds on plankton and small crustaceans, inhabiting nearshore waters. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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