Acipenser medirostris (Green sturgeon)
Description
The Acissenger Medirostris fish, also known as the Sacramento catfish, is a freshwater fish from the Acinseridae family. It is a kind of catfish that comes from the Sacramento Bay region in California. The Acisserer Medirostris fish has a long and slender shape, with a flat head and a lower mouth which is bordered by barbels. Its skin is covered with smooth scales and it has a dark gray color on the top, which becomes lighter on the belly. The Medirostris Acisserer Fish can reach a length of 1.2 meters and weigh up to 14 kg.
Acisserer Medirostris fish is a lonely and nocturnal animal that feeds mainly on fish, invertebrates and aquatic plants. It can live up to 20 years and is generally considered a migratory fish, because it moves regularly between fresh waters and salt water to reproduce. Acisserer Medirostris fish is an endangered species due to the loss of its natural habitat and excessive fishing. Since 1989, he has been protected by Californian laws on fauna threatened with extinction.
Acisserer Medirostris fish is a unique and interesting fish, which deserves to be protected for future generations.
Origin
- FamilyAcipenseridae
- OriginAmerica and Asia, rare
Characteristics
- Adult size100 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodCarnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFresh water, cold
- Temperature9 - 21 °C
- pH6.9 - 8.2
Data to check
Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).
