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Atlantic sturgeon
Acipenser oxyrinchus
The Atlantic sturgeon is a large, ancient fish species native to the eastern coast of North America, ranging from Canada to Florida. Renowned for its bony, armor-like scales and long, pointed snout, this bottom-dwelling fish can grow to impressive sizes, sometimes exceeding 14 f…
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- Atlantic sturgeon can live longer than most other North American fish, sometimes reaching over 60 years of age.
- Atlantic sturgeons are 'living fossils,' having existed for over 120 million years with very little evolutionary change. They can leap completely out of the water, a behavior known as 'breaching,' which can be startling for boaters. Their eggs were once considered a delicacy and are the original source of American caviar.
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