Alabama+Sturgeon

media type="custom" key="3657469" Alabama Sturgeon By Jesse B.



The Alabama Sturgeon adult size is 2.3 to 2.6 feet.Lateral plates behind the dorsal fin usually number 27 to 32. The sides of the body near the lateral row of scutes are light tan to golden yellow. The belly, pelvic fin, and most of the anal fin are creamy white. Also the Alabama Sturgeon can weigh two to three pounds. The Alabama Sturgeon is found in the Mobile River system in Alabama, and also it can be found in Mississippi. The Alabama Sturgeon likes the deep, swiftly moving currents over permanent sand and gravel substrates. Also the Alabama Sturgeon eats aquatic insects and little fish. The Alabama Sturgeon is on the endangered species list due to its low populatipon numbers and subseguent lack of ability to sustain itself through natural reproduction. Also another reason it is endangered is because of overfishing. Also another reason it is endangered is because of loss of habitat, and because of water pollution. Also another reason it is on the endangered species list is because of a lack of proof that the species still existed.