Three-spined Stickleback
Freshwater
Irish Name:
Garmachán Trí Dhealg
Garmachán Trí Dhealg
Scientific Name:
Gasterosteus aculeatus
Gasterosteus aculeatus
Description
Tiny fish with three dorsal spines. Found in streams, ponds, and coastal waters. Males build nests.
Identification
Very small. Three dorsal spines. Males develop red throat in breeding season.
Species Information
- Category Coarse
- Habitat Freshwater
- Average Weight 0.01 kg