Yangtze sturgeon  (Acipenser dabryanus)

Description

A prehistoric-looking fish, the Yangtze sturgeon has a long and slender body covered with rough skin and bony plates. A pointed snout extends from the triangular head and two pairs of barbels hang from the lower jaw. The upper side of the body varies from dark yellow through brown to dark grey, and this fades to milky white on the underside (4). Juveniles have a black body and tail with a light grey line running from head to tail (5).

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