Gulf sturgeon
📖 Overview
Gulf sturgeon (Acipenser desotoi), first described by Vladykov, 1955 is a fish in the family Acipenseridae (order Acipenseriformes). It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gulf sturgeon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulf sturgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical North America: USA, Mexico, and Western Central Atlantic: Endemic of Gulf of Mexico (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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