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Sea Stickleback

Spinachia spinachia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Gasterosteidae ›Genus: Spinachia

About

Spinachia spinachia, the sea stickleback, also known as fifteen-spined or fifteenspine stickleback, is a species of stickleback which lives in benthopelagic and in brackish environments of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. This species, the largest of the sticklebacks, grows to a length of 22 centimetres (8.7 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus Spinachia. It is of no interest as a commercial fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sea Stickleback?
The scientific name of Sea Stickleback is Spinachia spinachia.
What is the conservation status of Sea Stickleback?
The Sea Stickleback has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Sea Stickleback belong to?
Sea Stickleback belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sea Stickleback belong to?
Sea Stickleback belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Sea Stickleback belong to?
Sea Stickleback belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Sea Stickleback belong to?
Sea Stickleback belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Sea Stickleback belong to?
Sea Stickleback belongs to the family Gasterosteidae.
What genus does Sea Stickleback belong to?
Sea Stickleback belongs to the genus Spinachia.