Atlantic Sturgeon

Acipenser sturio

Also known as: Baltic Sturgeon, Common Sturgeon, European Atlantic Sturgeon, European Sea Sturgeon, European Sturgeon, Sea Sturgeon

ALSO KNOWN AS

CRCritically EndangeredIUCN Red List, 2022

Adult

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Overview

Found singly, over various substrates, in coastal bays, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and in the open sea.

Sturgeon eggs are sold as caviar, which is very expensive.

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LIVES IN

Found singly, over various substrates, in coastal bays, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and in the open sea.

RANGE

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