Gulf Sturgeon Facts
January 1, 2008
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.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Gulf Sturgeon Facts |
| DOI | 10.3133/gip71 |
| Authors | Kenneth J. Sulak, Michael T. Randall |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | General Information Product |
| Series Number | 71 |
| Index ID | gip71 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |