Richmond, A.M. and Kynard, B., 1995. Ontogenetic behavior of shortnose sturgeon, Acipenser brevirostrum. Copeia, pp.172-182.
| Species | Development state | Trait | Primary Data | Secondary Data |
| Acipenser brevirostrum | Egg | Degree-days for incubation | 13-15; 8 | 112.0 °C * day |
| Acipenser brevirostrum | Larvae | Initial larval size | mean 10.9, range 10.1-11.5 | 10.8 mm |
| Acipenser brevirostrum | Larvae | Reaction to light | photonegative until ~day 10 (then photopositive) | Photopositive |