Columbia sturgeon
Acipenser transmontanus
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Overview
Columbia sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) is a euryhaline fish of the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons), in the order Acipenseriformes. Maximum recorded length is 610 cm, with a maximum published weight of 816 kg. Its recorded depth range is 1–122 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 610,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 816,0 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-122m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
1-122m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish) |
| Famille | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| Espèces | Acipenser transmontanus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Columbia sturgeon get?
Columbia sturgeon can grow up to 610.0 cm long and weigh 816.0 kg.
Where is Columbia sturgeon found?
Estuaries
What family does Columbia sturgeon belong to?
Columbia sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) belongs to the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) in the order Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish).
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