Colpichthys hubbsi Crabtree, 1989 Delta silverside |
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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 |