What family do sticklebacks belong to?
Q: What family do sticklebacks belong to?
A: Sticklebacks belong to the Gasterosteidae family.
Q: How many species of sticklebacks are recognised by FishBase currently?
A: FishBase currently recognises sixteen species in the stickleback family.
Q: Where are stickleback species found?
A: Stickleback species are found in fresh water environments in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Q: What do sticklebacks feed on?
A: Sticklebacks feed on small crustaceans and fish larvae.
Q: What is the mating behavior of sticklebacks?
A: All stickleback species show similar mating behavior, with cooperation between the sexes and protection of the eggs.
Q: How do male sticklebacks construct nests?
A: Male sticklebacks construct a nest from vegetation held together by secretions from their kidneys.
Q: How do male sticklebacks care for their eggs?
A: Male sticklebacks guard the eggs until they hatch after the females lay their eggs inside the constructed nest, and the males fertilise them.
