American Atlantic sturgeon
Acipenser oxyrinchus
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 403,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-46m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
1-46m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Famille | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| Espèces | Acipenser oxyrinchus |
Foire aux questions
How big does American Atlantic sturgeon get?
American Atlantic sturgeon can grow up to 403.0 cm long.
Where is American Atlantic sturgeon found?
Estuaries
What family does American Atlantic sturgeon belong to?
American Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) belongs to the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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