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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Guelph ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
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43°32'39.06"N, 80°12'57.78"W
The land where The Arboretum now grows has been home to plants and animals for thousands of years. It was home to Indigenous peoples before settlers arrived. We recognize the Dish with One Spoon territory, the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and 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.