Gulf Sturgeon Facts

General Information Product 71
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Abstract

Sturgeon: An ancient type of fish, with 5 rows of armor scutes, a cartilaginous skeleton, long snout, suction mouth, no teeth, and 4 barbels. Photograph of a Gulf sturgeon. The total length of a 5-month old is 313 mm.

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Sulak, K.J., Randall, M.T., 2008, Gulf Sturgeon Facts: U.S. Geological Survey General Information Product 71, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/gip71.

ISSN: 2332-354X (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Gulf Sturgeon Facts
Series title General Information Product
Series number 71
DOI 10.3133/gip71
Year Published 2008
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description 2 p.
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