Atlantic Sturgeon

Atlantic sturgeon live in rivers and coastal waters from Canada to Florida. Hatched in the freshwater of rivers, Atlantic sturgeon head out to sea as sub-adults, and return to their birthplace to spawn, or lay eggs, when they reach adulthood. The Atlantic sturgeon has five rows of bony plates known as scutes that run along its body and a snout with four slender, soft tissue projections called barbels in front of its mouth. In addition, the tail is like a shark’s where one side, or lobe, is larger than the other. All of these features give the fish its unique look.

NJDEP, Fish & Wildlife

Quoddy Nature Notes ~ Atlantic Sturgeon - Maine Nature News

Scientist Weighs in on New Federal Rule to Protect Delaware River's Endangered Fish

Alum to present research on endangered Atlantic sturgeon at upcoming national conference - UMaine Research - University of Maine

Maryland Biodiversity Project - Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrhinchus)

Atlantic Sturgeon Guide - New York Natural Heritage Program

Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus)

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on Beaufort beach - Explore Beaufort SC

Watch a Video about Atlantic Sturgeon Research; Counting Juvenile Atlantic Sturgeon

Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon Threatened by Ship Strikes in Busy James River

Sturgeon, whose eggs are sold as caviar, have decreased in the Delaware River from 180,000 in 1890 to about 300, making t…

WHYY, Academy of Natural Sciences to discuss Atlantic sturgeon, endangered species - WHYY

Rare Atlantic Sturgeon washes up on Assateague Island