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White Sturgeon

Acipenser transmontanus

Taxonomy

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

About

White sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) is a species of sturgeon in the family Acipenseridae of the order Acipenseriformes. They are an anadromous fish species ranging in the Eastern Pacific; from the Gulf of Alaska to Monterey, California. However, some are landlocked in the Columbia River Drainage, Montana, and Lake Shasta in California, with reported sightings in northern Baja California, Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White Sturgeon?
The scientific name of White Sturgeon is Acipenser transmontanus.
What is the conservation status of White Sturgeon?
The White Sturgeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does White Sturgeon belong to?
White Sturgeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White Sturgeon belong to?
White Sturgeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White Sturgeon belong to?
White Sturgeon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does White Sturgeon belong to?
White Sturgeon belongs to the order Acipenseriformes.
What family does White Sturgeon belong to?
White Sturgeon belongs to the family Acipenseridae.
What genus does White Sturgeon belong to?
White Sturgeon belongs to the genus Acipenser.