Barbel sturgeon
Acipenser medirostris
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 270,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 159,0 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-80m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-80m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| Especies | Acipenser medirostris |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Barbel sturgeon get?
Barbel sturgeon can grow up to 270.0 cm long and weigh 159.0 kg.
Where is Barbel sturgeon found?
Estuaries
What family does Barbel sturgeon belong to?
Barbel sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) belongs to the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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