Sturgeon
Latin name: | Sturio |
Other names: | Accipender, Accipenser, Attilus, Elops, Huso, Husone, Storam, Storo, Sturione |
Category: | Fish |
A fish with its scales pointing toward its mouth
General Attributes
The sturgeon is found in some medieval encyclopedias. It is the only fish that has its scales turned toward its mouth. In ancient times it was considered to be the most noble of fish.