Black sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
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Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 274,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 125,0 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 5-9m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
5-9m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| Especies | Acipenser fulvescens |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Black sturgeon get?
Black sturgeon can grow up to 274.0 cm long and weigh 125.0 kg.
Where is Black sturgeon found?
Estuaries
What family does Black sturgeon belong to?
Black sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) belongs to the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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