The Fringebarbel sturgeon is a large, bottom-dwelling fish found in freshwater rivers and lakes. It features a streamlined body with distinctive barbels near its mouth. Typically reaching lengths of up to 80 inches and weighing around 200 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Known for its slow growth and migratory behavior, it is a threatened species. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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