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Southern Nine-spined Stickleback

Pungitius platygaster

Taxonomy

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

About

The Ukrainian stickleback (Pungitius platygaster) also known as Caspian ninespine stickleback; southern ninespine stickleback; Aral ninespine stickleback, is a species of fish in the family Gasterosteidae. It is found in Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Iran, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Ukraine (Black Sea, Sea of Azov, Aral Sea and Caspian Sea basins).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Nine-spined Stickleback?
The scientific name of Southern Nine-spined Stickleback is Pungitius platygaster.
What kingdom does Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belong to?
Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belong to?
Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belong to?
Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belong to?
Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belong to?
Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belongs to the family Gasterosteidae.
What genus does Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belong to?
Southern Nine-spined Stickleback belongs to the genus Pungitius.