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
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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California grunion
Los Angeles County Coast
length · weight
California grunion
length · weight
California grunion
length · weight
California grunion
length · weight


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