Danube Sturgeon

Acipenser gueldenstaedtii

Also known as: Diamond Sturgeon, Kura Sturgeon, Persian Sturgeon, Russian Sturgeon

ALSO KNOWN AS

CRCritically EndangeredIUCN Red List, 2022

Overview

Found singly or in schools, on soft substrates, in bays, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and in the open sea.
Widespread Eurasia, Europe

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

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LIVES IN

Found singly or in schools, on soft substrates, in bays, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and in the open sea.

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