Colpichthys hubbsi Crabtree, 1989
Delta silverside
photo by FAO

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae
Max. size:  15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Gulf of California, from the delta of the Colorado River to 31°N.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on sandy and muddy bottoms of coastal areas, estuaries and lagoons (Ref. 9273). Adults feed on crustaceans, gastropods, and may take in sand (Ref. 9273).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (B1ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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