Publication Citation

USGS Series General Information Publication
Report Number 71
Title Gulf Sturgeon Facts
Edition -
Language ENGLISH
Author(s) Sulak, Kenneth J.; Randall, Michael
Year 2008
Originating office U.S. Geological Survey
USGS Library Call Number
Physical description 2 p.
ISBN

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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.