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Threespine Stickleback

Gasterosteus aculeatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) is a fish native to most inland coastal waters north of 30°N. It has long been a subject of scientific study for many reasons. It shows great morphological variation throughout its range, ideal for questions about evolution and population genetics. Most populations are anadromous (they live in seawater but breed in fresh or brackish water) and very tolerant of changes in salinity, a subject of interest to physiologists. It displays elaborate...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Threespine Stickleback?
The scientific name of Threespine Stickleback is Gasterosteus aculeatus.
What kingdom does Threespine Stickleback belong to?
Threespine Stickleback belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Threespine Stickleback belong to?
Threespine Stickleback belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Threespine Stickleback belong to?
Threespine Stickleback belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Threespine Stickleback belong to?
Threespine Stickleback belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Threespine Stickleback belong to?
Threespine Stickleback belongs to the family Gasterosteidae.
What genus does Threespine Stickleback belong to?
Threespine Stickleback belongs to the genus Gasterosteus.