Where Does California Grunion Live?

California Grunion lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find California Grunion

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surf zone to depths of about 18 meters (60 feet).

Environment

Sandy beaches for spawning; otherwise, nearshore coastal waters, often over sandy bottoms or kelp beds.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from Point Conception, California, south to Bahía Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The northernmost spawning records are from Santa Cruz, California, but regular spawning occurs south of Point Conception.

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