| Family: |
Gasterosteidae (Sticklebacks and tubesnouts) |
| Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Extinct; formerly in Lake Techirghiol (south of Constanta), Romania. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished from congeners in Europe by possessing two unique characters: 13-17 scutes on trunk, no scutes above anal base; and posterior edge of scutes smooth. Differs further by having scutes forming a lateral keel on caudal peduncle (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit springs. Mature individuals spawn in February - October (Ref. 59043). Males build, guard and aerate the nest where the eggs are deposited (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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