Species FishGreen Sturgeon

Green Sturgeon

Acipenser medirostris

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Illustration of Green Sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris)

The Green Sturgeon is a large, prehistoric-looking fish with a long, slender body and a unique greenish hue. It is one of the few sturgeon species that can tolerate saltwater.

Habitat
Inhabits coastal waters and rivers, especially during spawning.
Diet
Feeds on benthic invertebrates and small fish.
How common
Uncommon

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