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Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii)
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Acipenseridae

Siberian sturgeon

Acipenser baerii

A sturgeon with resident populations in every river

  • Temperate
  • Regional distribution
  • Asia (unspecified)
  • Elongated
  • Large
  • Temperate fish

Siberian sturgeon is known from Asia as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Maximum length
200 cm
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Asia: Siberia, rivers Ob, Irtysh, Yenisei, Lena, Kolyma, Khatanga, Pyasina, Anabar, Olenyok, Yana and Lake Baikal (Ref. 57765 ). Non-migratory populations exist in all river systems (Ref. 57765 ).
Conservation status
CRCritically Endangered

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