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Shortnose Sturgeon

Huso brevirostrum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acipenseriformes ›Family: Acipenseridae ›Genus: Huso

About

The shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) is a small and endangered species of North American sturgeon. As with most sturgeons, it is an anadromous bottom-feeder, which migrates upstream to spawn but spends most of its life feeding in rivers, deltas and estuaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shortnose Sturgeon?
The scientific name of Shortnose Sturgeon is Huso brevirostrum.
What kingdom does Shortnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shortnose Sturgeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shortnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shortnose Sturgeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Shortnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shortnose Sturgeon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Shortnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shortnose Sturgeon belongs to the order Acipenseriformes.
What family does Shortnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shortnose Sturgeon belongs to the family Acipenseridae.
What genus does Shortnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shortnose Sturgeon belongs to the genus Huso.