Stickleback

usgb/ˈstɪklbæk/
noun

A small fish with bony spikes along its back.

The stickleback can be found in various freshwater habitats.
Visual representation of "stickleback" - A small fish with bony spikes along its back.

Often appears as...

  • european stickleback
  • freshwater stickleback
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Habitat Specific

Use 'stickleback' to refer to smaller fish found in rivers, lakes, or streams.

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While studying the river ecosystem, we observed several sticklebacks.
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Species Variation

'Stickleback' can reference different species; some may be unique to specific regions.

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The three-spined stickleback is common in North American waters.
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Not Always Sharp

Despite 'sharp-pointed' in the definition, not all sticklebacks have prominent spines.

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This stickleback variety has less pronounced spines than others.
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