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Gasterosteus aculeatus (Three-spined Stickleback)
Nomenclature
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Class: Osteichthyes (Bony Fish)
Species:
Gasterosteus aculeatus (Three-spined Stickleback)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Three-spined Stickleback
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SUMMARY
This is a common and widely distributed species within the UK but spineless forms are considered to be of any conservation value. Spineless stickleback morphs are located in two SSSI's in Scotland, Loch Ruthven (East Highland) and Loch Druidibeg (South Uist).
Additional Information
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