Gasterosteus wheatlandi

Gasterosteus wheatlandi Putnam, 1867 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Gasterosteidae (order Gasterosteiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the blackspotted stickleback.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Gasterosteus wheatlandi Putnam, 1867 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Gasterosteiformes, Gasterosteus wheatlandi exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Gasterosteidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Gasterosteidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.