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The '''Russian sturgeon''' (''Acipenser gueldenstaedtii''), also known as the '''diamond sturgeon''' or '''Danube sturgeon''', is a species of [[fish]] in the [[Acipenseridae]] family. It is found in [[Azerbaijan]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Iran]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Romania]], [[Russia]], [[Turkey]], [[Turkmenistan]], and [[Ukraine]]. This fish can grow up to about {{convert|235|cm|abbr=on}} and weigh {{convert|115|kg|abbr=on}}. Russian sturgeon can not mature and reproduce quickly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. It is distinguished from other ''[[Acipenser]]'' species by its short snout with a rounded tip as well as its lower lip which is interrupted at its center. |
The '''Russian sturgeon''' (''Acipenser gueldenstaedtii''), also known as the '''diamond sturgeon''' or '''Danube sturgeon''', is a species of [[fish]] in the [[Acipenseridae]] family. It is found in [[Azerbaijan]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Iran]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Romania]], [[Russia]], [[Turkey]], [[Turkmenistan]], and [[Ukraine]]. It is also found in the Caspian Sea. <ref>Mughal, Muhammad Aurang Zeb. 2013. Caspian Sea. Robert Warren Howarth (ed.), Biomes & Ecosystems. Ipswich, MA: Salem Press, pp. 37-39.</ref> This fish can grow up to about {{convert|235|cm|abbr=on}} and weigh {{convert|115|kg|abbr=on}}. Russian sturgeon can not mature and reproduce quickly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. It is distinguished from other ''[[Acipenser]]'' species by its short snout with a rounded tip as well as its lower lip which is interrupted at its center. |
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The Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), also known as the diamond sturgeon or Danube sturgeon, is a species of fish in the Acipenseridae family. It is found in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. It is also found in the Caspian Sea. [1] This fish can grow up to about 235 cm (93 in) and weigh 115 kg (254 lb). Russian sturgeon can not mature and reproduce quickly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. It is distinguished from other Acipenser species by its short snout with a rounded tip as well as its lower lip which is interrupted at its center.
See also
Source
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Acipenser gueldenstaedtii". FishBase. June 2011 version.
- Sturgeon Specialist Group 1996. Acipenser gueldenstaedtii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 3 August 2007.
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- ^ Mughal, Muhammad Aurang Zeb. 2013. Caspian Sea. Robert Warren Howarth (ed.), Biomes & Ecosystems. Ipswich, MA: Salem Press, pp. 37-39.