Fringebarbel Sturgeon
Acipenser nudiventris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–60 m
- Max size: 2.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A large sturgeon that moves between coastal seas and the deep stretches of big rivers, it drags its barbels over muddy bottoms to find mollscs and burrowing invertebrates. It spawns over stone and gravel in strong currents and is now Critically Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Chondrostei › Acipenseriformes › Acipenseridae › Acipenser
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126277.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fringebarbel Sturgeon live?
- The Fringebarbel Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris) is typically found at 30–60 m.
- Is the Fringebarbel Sturgeon dangerous to divers?
- The Fringebarbel Sturgeon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fringebarbel Sturgeon get?
- The Fringebarbel Sturgeon grows to about 2.1 m.