Fin's Fish Guide
The Armoured stickleback (Indostomus paradoxus) is a freshwater fish of the family Indostomidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The armoured stickleback is a minute, peculiar fish (Indostomidae) from fresh water of Myanmar in Southeast Asia. The species stays about 3 cm long and has a slender, bony-ringed, armoured, brownish body with separate dorsal spinelets and a tubular snout, and is related to the pipefishes and sticklebacks. As a slow bottom-dweller it lives among water plants of quiet waters and snaps at very small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Armoured stickleback?
The Armoured stickleback has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Armoured stickleback live?
The Armoured stickleback lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Asia: Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand
How big does the Armoured stickleback get?
The Armoured stickleback grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Armoured stickleback dangerous to humans?
No, the Armoured stickleback is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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