Gasterosteus microcephalus — Overview

Threespine Stickleback learn more about names for this taxon

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Biology

Adults are confined to small streams (Ref. 559). Feed on aquatic insects and other invertebrates (Ref. 559). Males build nests on muddy bottoms and guards eggs and young for several weeks (Ref. 559).

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