California Grunion
Leuresthes tenuis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
The grunion is famous for spawning on the beach: on certain spring nights the fish ride the waves ashore, the females burrowing tail first into the wet sand to lay their eggs while the males curl around them. It lives in the surf and shallow bays of the California coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinopsidae › Leuresthes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281344.
FAQ
- How deep does the California Grunion live?
- The California Grunion (Leuresthes tenuis) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the California Grunion dangerous to divers?
- The California Grunion is harmless to divers.
- How big does the California Grunion get?
- The California Grunion grows to about 19 cm.