🌿Native Nature

California Grunion

Leuresthes tenuis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Atheriniformes ›Family: Atherinopsidae ›Genus: Leuresthes

About

Leuresthes tenuis, the California grunion, is a species of ray-finned fish native to the Pacific coast of North America from Monterey Bay in California to Baja California. This species grows to 19 cm (7 in) in total length and is of minor importance to local fisheries, particularly during grunion runs in which the fish beach themselves to lay their eggs and are easily taken.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Grunion?
The scientific name of California Grunion is Leuresthes tenuis.
What kingdom does California Grunion belong to?
California Grunion belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Grunion belong to?
California Grunion belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Grunion belong to?
California Grunion belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does California Grunion belong to?
California Grunion belongs to the order Atheriniformes.
What family does California Grunion belong to?
California Grunion belongs to the family Atherinopsidae.
What genus does California Grunion belong to?
California Grunion belongs to the genus Leuresthes.