Acipenser sturio, Atlantic sturegon, Atlantic sturgeon, Baltic sturgeon, photos, facts and physical characteristics

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Acipenser sturio, Atlantic sturegon, Atlantic sturgeon, Baltic sturgeon, photos, facts and physical characteristics

Acipenser sturio

Acipenser sturio Description

Elongated body, pentagonal section. Snout is moderate size, with a narrow and pointed tip. Lower lip not continuous, interrupted at center. Four barbels halfway between snout tip and mouth but not reaching the latter. No scales, but 5 rows of scutes on th

Acipenser sturio Common Names

  • Atlantic sturegon, Atlantic sturgeon, Baltic sturgeon

Acipenser sturio Taxonomic Structure

What type of species is Acipenser sturio? Below, you will find the taxonomic groups the Acipenser sturio species belongs to.

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Acipenser sturio, marine species closely related

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Acipenser sturio, distinctive physical characteristics

How to identify Acipenser sturio marine species? Below, you will find the list of main identification criteria and physical characteristics of marine species Acipenser sturio. For each identification criteria, the corresponding physical characteristics of marine species Acipenser sturio are marked in green.

Acipenser sturio, geographic distribution

Where is Acipenser sturio found in the world? Below, you will find the list and a world map of the geographic distribution where the marine species Acipenser sturio can be found.

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Acipenser sturio, underwater photographers

Which photographers have photos of Acipenser sturio species? Below, you will find the list of underwater photographers and their photos of the marine species Acipenser sturio.