Stickleback
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gasterosteiformes
Family: Gasterosteidae
Sticklebacks are named for the spines found on their backs. They typically reach a size of 8 cm but may grow up to 18 cm. Sticklebacks are widespread in Canada and can be found in fresh, brackish, and saltwater. These small fish are an important part of the food chain as they act as a food source for larger fish and birds.
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The land where The Arboretum now grows has been home to plants and animals for thousands of years. It was home to Indigenous peoples long before settlers arrived. We recognize the traditional, ancestral, and treaty lands of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Attawandaron, and Mississaugas of the Credit peoples, as well as the Dish with One Spoon covenant covering the Between the Lakes Treaty 3 lands on which the University of Guelph and The Arboretum now sit. We are honoured to work on and care for this land.