"The Atlantic sturgeon, Acipenser oxyrinchus (Mitchell 1815) belongs to the sturgeon family, Acipenseridae. Atlantic sturgeon are among the longest-lived fish, with a life span approaching 50 years or greater. Sexual maturity is not obtained until age 8 to 20, with males maturing younger than females (ASMFC 1990 and 1998)." (Quoted from paper)