Nine-spined Stickleback

Pungitius pungitius

The ninespine stickleback, also called the ten-spined stickleback, is a freshwater species of fish in the family Gasterosteidae that inhabits temperate waters. It is widely but locally distributed throughout Eurasia and North America. Despite its name, the number of spines can vary from 8 to 12.

Scientific name
Pungitius pungitius
Family
Gasterosteidae
IUCN status
LC