Black sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
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Brackish
Overview
Black sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) is a brackish-water fish of the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons), in the order Acipenseriformes. Maximum recorded length is 274 cm, with a maximum published weight of 125 kg. Its recorded depth range is 5–9 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 274.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 125.0 kg |
| गहराई सीमा | 5-9m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
जल प्रकार
Brackish
गहराई सीमा
5-9m
मछली पकड़ने की जानकारी
खेल मछली
हाँ
Taxonomy
| गण | Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish) |
| कुल | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Acipenser fulvescens |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
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 Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish).
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