Three-spotted stingray

Latin: Gasterosteus aculeatus
Size:
11 cm
Levested:
Shallow water in sea, brackish and fresh water
Distribution:
Widespread in salt and fresh water. All of Europe and north to the Barents Sea
Food:
Small crustaceans, insect larvae, arthropods and fish eggs
Facts about three-spotted stingray

During the spawning season, the males have a beautiful red belly and blue eyes. The male then builds a nest in which one or more females can spawn the eggs. After spawning, the male looks after the eggs and fry for 4-6 days after hatching.

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