Gasterosteidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Fourspine Stickleback, Apeltes quadracus. Hugh Chrisp/Cornell University/NY Dept of Envir Conservation
[edit] Overview
Widespread in temperate waters of the northern hemisphere and commonly used in biology and medical laboratory studies, especially the Threespine Stickleback.
BioGroup:
Native range:
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: STICKLEBACKS or TUBESNOUTS
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 5 | 0 |
| Species | 7 | 2 |
[edit] Subfamilies
none
[edit] Genera
none
[edit] Species
- Fourspine Stickleback
- Threespine Stickleback
Reference: Fishbase
Facts about GasterosteidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Freshwater Fishes +, Brackishwater Fishes +, and Marine Fishes + |
| Common name | STICKLEBACKS or TUBESNOUTS + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Northern Hemisphere + |
| Reference | Fishbase + |