Barbel sturgeon
Acipenser medirostris
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Overview
Barbel sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) is a euryhaline fish of the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons), in the order Acipenseriformes. Maximum recorded length is 270 cm, with a maximum published weight of 159 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–80 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 270.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 159.0 kg |
| गहराई सीमा | 0-80m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
जल प्रकार
Freshwater & Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
0-80m
मछली पकड़ने की जानकारी
खेल मछली
हाँ
Taxonomy
| गण | Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish) |
| कुल | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Acipenser medirostris |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
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 Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish).
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