The sea stickleback is a small fish distinguished by its armored plating and spines along the back. Found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Northern Hemisphere, it typically grows to about 4 inches in length and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. It demonstrates territorial behavior, especially during breeding, and is known for its adaptability to various salinities. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Sea stickleback
6 in · 3 oz
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English Channel (Devon coastal waters)
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