What is a Sturgeon Atlantic

Introduction to the Sturgeon Atlantic: This species was native to Ohio. It was eliminated by overfishing.

Details about The Sturgeon Atlantic

Scientific Notes and Species Breakdown: It belonged to Acipenseridae. It is recognized for large size.

Sturgeon Atlantic Habitat

Habitat and Role: It lived in rivers. It fed on invertebrates.

Quick Facts about The Sturgeon Atlantic

Five Facts: It lived long, migrated far, was overfished, declined rapidly, and vanished from Ohio.

Importance of The Sturgeon Atlantic

Educational Importance: This species teaches about fishery collapse. It also supports lessons on conservation.

Ohio Expert Opinion

The Atlantic sturgeon is extirpated from Ohio.