Amur Stickleback
Pungitius sinensis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A tiny stickleback that moves between fresh and salt water, running a little larger at sea than in rivers. The male builds a nest, then guards and fans the eggs until they hatch. It is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Gasterosteidae › Pungitius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272522.
FAQ
- Is the Amur Stickleback dangerous to divers?
- The Amur Stickleback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Amur Stickleback get?
- The Amur Stickleback grows to about 6.5 cm.