32 observationsCritically Endangered
European Sea Sturgeon
Acipenser sturio
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acipenseriformes ›Family: Acipenseridae ›Genus: Acipenser
About
The European sea sturgeon (Acipenser sturio), also known as the Atlantic sturgeon or common sturgeon, is a species of sturgeon previously found on most coasts of Europe. It is anadromous and breeds in rivers. It is currently a critically endangered species. Although the name Baltic sturgeon sometimes has been used, it has now been established that sturgeon of the Baltic region are A. oxyrinchus, a species otherwise restricted to the Atlantic coast of North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Sea Sturgeon is Acipenser sturio.
- The European Sea Sturgeon has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
- European Sea Sturgeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Sea Sturgeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Sea Sturgeon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- European Sea Sturgeon belongs to the order Acipenseriformes.
- European Sea Sturgeon belongs to the family Acipenseridae.
- European Sea Sturgeon belongs to the genus Acipenser.