Three-Spined Stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Three-Spined Stickleback

Synonyms

Gasterosteus aculeatus, Gasteracanthus cataphractus, Gasterosteus aculeatus messinicus

Sexing

The belly of sexually mature males will turn orange.

Tank compatibility

Unknown.

Diet

Unknown.

Feeding regime

Unknown.

Environment Specifics

May exist in freshwater, but more commonly prefer brackish water. This fish enjoys vegetation.

Behaviour

Unknown.

Identification

Commonly 4-5 cm. This fish has 1 spine on each pelvic fin in addition to its 3-4 dorsal spines. There are 28 (or more) bony plates on each side of the fish. The caudal peduncle is narrow with a short, lateral keel.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Wikipedia