The Sturgeon - Great Lakes Superhero 

Quick facts - Taken from MISeaGrant

Scientific name: Acipenser fulvescens

  • One of the oldest species in the Great Lakes
  • Currently threatened and rare due to overharvest and habitat loss
  • Grow very slowly but may reach 8 feet long and 300 pounds
  • Can live for 55-150 years

Read About The Sturgeon


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