Stylephorus chordatus

Stylephorus chordatus Shaw, 1791 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Stylephoridae (order Lampriformes).

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

Taxonomy. The scientific name Stylephorus chordatus Shaw, 1791 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Lampriformes, Stylephorus chordatus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Stylephoridae.

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

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