| Gasterosteidae (Sticklebacks and tubesnouts) |
| 7.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 1 years |
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benthopelagic; brackish; marine |
| Western Atlantic: Newfoundland, Canada to Massachusetts, USA. |
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| Adults occur near shore in beds of vegetation, often around floating vegetation a short distance from shore. Rarely enter fresh water (Ref. 7251). Males build, guard and aerate the nest where the eggs are deposited (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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