Gillichthys detrusus

Gillichthys detrusus Gilbert & Scofield, 1898

Family:	Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:
Environment:	pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine
Distribution:	Eastern Pacific: northernmost Gulf of California (Colorado River Delta).
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Occurs at low tide in deep channels produced by the 10 meter tidal amplitude in the Colorado River estuary. Bottom with fine, silty sediments and turbid conditions are prevalent (Ref. 90849).
IUCN Red List Status:	Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 February 2024 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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