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Worlds largest sturgeon?
In the 1893 Chicago World's Fair was exhibited a white sturgeon caught at Astoria on the the Columbia river that was purported to weigh 2,000 pounds, though in Russia, there have been beluga sturgeon caught much larger, with the greatest weighing in at 4,568 pds having been taken from the Caspian Sea. The maximum length a sturgeon grows is around 18 feet, or 5.5 meters.reply: there was a strugeon caught but not landed in eaither the Mississippi or stcroix in the 90's that was over 20 ft long!"Russian sturgeon in the Caspian Sea region. The largest recorded sturgeon in the world was caught there at the mouth of the Volga River in 1736. It measured 28 feet long and weighed 4,570 pounds. A beluga sturgeon female was once caught bearing 900 pounds of roe." By Deborah hufford Lake Magazine MONSTERS OF THE DEEP From the October/November 2006 Issue
How many eggs do sturgeon lay?
Sturgeon lay between 40,000 and 200,000 eggs that hatch in approximately 13 days. An adult sturgeon weighs about 8-pounds and reaches 38-inches in length.
Are Sturgeon fish blind?
yes
What are the young of a sturgeon called?
They are called bingerlings.
What special adaptation do the sturgeon have?
Beluga sturgeon have many adaptations that make them highly equipped to survive in the wild. One of the most prominent adaptations is the sturgeon's massive size. Another adaptation that allows it to be dominant in nature is the feathered ends to the barbels that stick out of the bottom of the snout.
What is the world record for a sturgeon?
The world record for a sturgeon is a Beluga sturgeon caught in 1827 in Russia, which weighed around 3,463 pounds and measured approximately 24 feet in length.
How many sturgeon are in the world?
Sturgeon population in the world
When was World Sturgeon Conservation Society created?
World Sturgeon Conservation Society was created in 2003.
How many sturgeons are left in the world?
Sturgeon population in the world
How do Russian sturgeon get food?
Since the Russian Sturgeon is of course, Russian, it finds its food by joining the army. The Russian Sturgeon is the definition of the Perfect Fish Soldier. It fights with pride of its country. It is awarded breakfast, lunch, and dinner for its hard dedication. If you ever encounter a Russian Sturgeon, I recommend giving it Vodka, its favorite drink. The Russian Sturgeon is the greatest fish in the world. #RussianSturgeon
Is a sturgeon a bird?
A sturgeon is a fish.
What invention did Sturgeon become famous for?
Just google sturgeon + inventor and you will get William Sturgeon.
Do sturgeon live in the ocean?
No. Sturgeon is a freshwater fish. Sturgeon is also one of the longest living fish, as some sturgeon live to be 100 or older.
Is the pirarucu fish the largest freshwater fish?
The giant Mekong catfish caught in May of 2005 was 9 feet long and it was boasted as world record, but is smaller compared to the documented size of Pirarucu fish from about 100 years ago which was 15 ft (4.6 m).Pirarucu info:http://www.whozoo.org/Intro98/paomora/pirarucu2.htmMekong info:http://www.extremescience.com/BiggestFreshwaterFish.htmNo the Sturgeon is the largest freshwater fish, in excess of 1800 lbs for the American Sturgeon and larger for the European sturgeon.
Are sturgeon legal to catch in South Dakota?
No, the Sturgeon season is permanently closed in South Dakota becasue the sturgeon (Pallid Sturgeon) is on the endangered species list.
Where would a sturgeon be located?
Sturgeon Falls Ontario.
What is the scientific name for a sturgeon?
The scientific name for sturgeon is Acipenser. There are various species of sturgeon, and each has a specific scientific name associated with it.
