Sturgeon

The granddaddy of all freshwater fish, the sturgeon grows up to 18' long in still waters. It is has a scaly skin, which is protected by five rows of bony scutes along its sides. Normally very docile, one of these formidable creatures will only attack if its lair is disturbed. Then, it thrashes about angrily, perhaps ramming or upsetting any nearby river craft.

Grey and silver, the sturgeon resides in shallow seas and rivers, feeding on the worms, mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish that live on or near the bottom. They are prized for their meat and their exceedingly tasty eggs.