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Pungitius pungitius
ProtectedNinespine Stickleback
Common Names
DEKleiner Stichling
ENNinespine Stickleback
PT-BREsgana-gata-de-nove-espinhos
ROSpinic mic
ZH小刺鱼
Habitat
Weedy standing and slowly flowing waters.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
8 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Laterally compressed body, 8 to 11 small dorsal spines, two pelvic spines.