Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus)
Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus)
The Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) has a unique look. First, its tail is shark-like. Second, along its body are scutes, and the snout has four slender barbels. Finally, the body color may vary from bluish-black to olive-brown, although the belly is white. This anadromous fish is commonly found in coastal waters of New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and in the estuaries and coastal waters of Florida. The Atlantic Sturgeon live in groups, migrate upriver or to their birthplace to spawn while juveniles head to sea after one or two years. Unfortunately, it has a slow growth rate and late maturity.
Atlantic Sturgeon have a total length between 6’-8’ (1.83-2.44 m) and body height of 10.2”-13.8” (26-35 cm). The typical weight of the Atlantic Sturgeon is in the range of 198-794 lb (90-360 kg). The maximum body length of the Atlantic Sturgeon is 15’ (4.57 m) with a height of 26” (66 cm). Atlantic Sturgeons have lifespans between 30-60 years.
The Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) has a unique look. First, its tail is shark-like. Second, along its body are scutes, and the snout has four slender barbels. Finally, the body color may vary from bluish-black to olive-brown, although the belly is white. This anadromous fish is commonly found in coastal waters of New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and in the estuaries and coastal waters of Florida. The Atlantic Sturgeon live in groups, migrate upriver or to their birthplace to spawn while juveniles head to sea after one or two years. Unfortunately, it has a slow growth rate and late maturity.
Atlantic Sturgeon have a total length between 6’-8’ (1.83-2.44 m) and body height of 10.2”-13.8” (26-35 cm). The typical weight of the Atlantic Sturgeon is in the range of 198-794 lb (90-360 kg). The maximum body length of the Atlantic Sturgeon is 15’ (4.57 m) with a height of 26” (66 cm). Atlantic Sturgeons have lifespans between 30-60 years.
