Colpichthys regis (Jenkins & Evermann, 1889)
False grunion
photo by Albuerne, J.A.

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the northern Gulf of California, north of 28°N.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in coastal waters (Ref. 9273).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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