Fish and chips? Implanted transmitters help map the endangered pallid sturgeon
August 16, 2011
With a flattened snout, long slender tail and rows of bony plates lining its body, the pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus) has a unique, almost pre-historic, appearance. This endangered fish is native to the muddy, free-flowing waters of the Missouri River.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2011 |
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Title | Fish and chips? Implanted transmitters help map the endangered pallid sturgeon |
Authors | Kimberly Chojnacki, Aaron DeLonay |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | GeoWorld |
Index ID | 70004005 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Columbia Environmental Research Center |