handout_lake_sturgeon.pdf

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This handout teaches people of all ages about lake sturgeon. It has interesting facts such as lake sturgeon are one of the longest-lived freshwater species in the world! It also explains the sturgeon life cycle and how it affects their conservation.

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Publication date

Apr 28, 2016

Type of document

Fact Sheet

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Underside of lake sturgeon, barbels and mouth visible.

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Program

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Fish and Aquatic Conservation

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Program

Falls Church,VA

Species