Author: (Kessler, 1859)
FBname: Southern ninespine stickleback
Comments: Occurs in fresh, brackish and marine waters (Ref.  58342).  Inhabits swamps and slow-flowing streams with dense vegetation. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.  Territorial during spawning season.  Males construct a nest and guard the nest until the young swim away a few weeks later.  Attain first sexual maturity at 1 year of age (Ref. 59043).