ADW: Scaphirhynchus platorynchus: PICTURES

Scaphirhynchus platorynchusSand Sturgeon(Also: Shovelnose Sturgeon; Shovelnose sturgeon; Shovelnose sturgeon)

Identification

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus (Sand Sturgeon)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus: information (1) Scaphirhynchus platorynchus: pictures (2)

Date Taken

June 2003

Location

Toledo Zoo, Toledo, Ohio

Caption

Shovelnose sturgeon (Scapirhynchus platorhynchus), captive

Subject
Live Animal

Type
Photo

Life Stages And Gender
Adult/Sexually Mature

Anatomy
Sexual

Behaviors
Locomotion :: Swimming

Contributors

Tanya Dewey (photographer; copyright holder; identification), Animal Diversity Web

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