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White sturgeon can grow up to 20 feet long, weigh nearly a ton, and live for over 150 years - making them the largest and longest-lived freshwater fish species on Earth. 

Despite their intimidating size, white sturgeon are docile bottom-feeders. Their steel-grey bodies and whiskery barbels help them detect worms and shellfish as they glide along rocky riverbeds.

These ancient fish have been around for over 200 million years, surviving mass extinctions and witnessing the rise and fall of dinosaurs. Today, they make long annual migrations between saltwater and freshwater habitats to feed and spawn.

Their future, however, hangs precariously in the balance due to overfishing and habita White Sturgeon, Ancient Fish, Sturgeon Fish, River Monsters, Fraser River, Fish Species, Fishing Rigs, Beautiful Fish, Bc Canada

272K views · 51K likes | Oceans Nation on Instagram: "Prehistoric Giant 🦕 Video by @yvesbissonsturgeonco White sturgeon can grow up to 20 feet long, weigh nearly a ton, and live for over 150 years - making them the largest and longest-lived freshwater fish species on Earth. Despite their intimidating size, white sturgeon are docile bottom-feeders. Their steel-grey bodies and whiskery barbels help them detect worms and shellfish as they glide along rocky riverbeds. These ancient fish…

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