- Sturgeon - Wikipedia
Sturgeons are long-lived, late-maturing fishes with distinctive characteristics, such as a heterocercal caudal fin similar to those of sharks, and an elongated, spindle-like body that is smooth-skinned, scaleless, and armored with five lateral rows of bony plates called scutes
- Sturgeon | Characteristics Facts | Britannica
Sturgeon, any of about 29 species of fishes of the family Acipenseridae (subclass Chondrostei), native to temperate waters of the Northern Hemisphere Most species live in the ocean and ascend rivers to spawn in spring or summer; a few others are confined to fresh water
- Sturgeon - Species, Size, Lifespan, Habitat, Diet, Pictures
Sturgeons are an ancient group of bony fish characterized by their elongated, scaleless bodies, partially covered by rows of bony plates called scutes They belong to the family Acipenseridae, within the order Acipenseriformes and the class Actinopterygii
- Sturgeon - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
A Sturgeon is a large, primarily freshwater fish Researchers recognize at least 23 different species, all of which they place in the taxonomic family Acipenseridae
- 15 Types of Sturgeon: Fish Species That Have Survived for Millions of Years
Sturgeon are an ancient group of fish that have been swimming in the world’s seas and rivers for over 250 million years They are known for their distinctive elongated bodies, bony plates, and large size, with some species growing up to 20 feet long and weighing over a ton
- Sturgeon - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sturgeon is the common name for 28 species of fish in the family Acipenseridae The family has four extant genera: Acipenser, Huso, Scaphirhynchus, and Pseudoscaphirhynchus
- Sturgeon Fish Facts - A-Z Animals
Sturgeons are ray-finned fish belonging to the class Actinopterygii, the order Acipenseriformes and the family Acipenseridae, which includes approximately 28 extant species and six extinct ones Living species are found in four genera: Acipensar, Huso, Scaphirhynchus, and Pseudoscaphirhynchus
- Sturgeon: Everything you Need to Know About Acipenseridae
Sturgeons are anadromous, migrating from the sea into freshwater rivers to spawn They are characterized by their heterocercal tail, scutes (bony plates), and a protrusible, inferior mouth well-adapted for their bottom-dwelling lifestyle
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