Dinosaur Neighbors

Posted by Scott Janes on December 8, 2005

Q: what does the sturgeon eat?

A: A look at a sturgeon's mouth will give you a clue how it eats for sure. Sturgeon have a down-turned mouth that allows them to pick up food from the bottom. They find crustaceans (like crayfish) insects, worms, and even fish to eat on or near the bottom and kind of suck them up. Their barbels help them actually detect the food before grabbing it.

John Wiessinger ( December 9, 2005)