Sticklebacks ~ New Jersey Scuba Diving

Sticklebacks

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Gasterosteus aculeatus
( Threespine, right )

Apeltes quadracus
( Fourspine, below )

Size:
to 4" (threespine)
to 2" (fourspine)

Habitat:
Weedy shore waters, occasionally at sea or even in freshwater.

Notes:
Sticklebacks are related to Pipefish and Seahorses. Three- and four-spined varieties are common in our area. A Ninespine variety is also possible.

River & Inlet

These fishes are most likely to be found on or near the bottom in the rivers and inlets, either resting or swimming around. In addition, many of the types more often found out at sea may be found in the rivers and inlets. In addition, many tropical fishes may be found here as well.

Many of the types presented here are representative of entire families of similar related species. While some are closely related, others are not. These particular species are the most common in our area.

More: River & Inlet ...

Name	Description	Sunk	GPS
	115 ft steel		40°31.145' -73°31.736'
	100 ft wood drydock	1990	40°31.504' -73°31.914'
Navy	110 ft steel	1993	40°31.077' -73°31.476'
	40 ft steel dredge	Wednesday Oct 4, 2000	40°31.010' -73°32.501'
	40 ft steel dredge	Wednesday Oct 4, 2000	40°31.010' -73°32.501'
DB-1	75 ft steel derrick	Friday Aug 10, 2018	40°30.971' -73°32.971'

Sticklebacks

River & Inlet

barges - Hempstead Artificial Reef