American Atlantic sturgeon
Acipenser oxyrinchus
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 403.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 1-46m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
जल प्रकार
Freshwater & Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
1-46m
Taxonomy
| गण | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| कुल | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Acipenser oxyrinchus |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
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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