sterlet sturgeon
| Scientific name | Acipenser ruthenus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | EN |
| Family | Acipenseridae |
| Genus | Acipenser |
Introduction
Acipenser ruthenus, commonly known as sterlet sturgeon, is a fresh water fish from the Eurasia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Longevity20 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Longevity20 year
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize the sterlet sturgeon ?
The sterlet sturgeon measures between 40 and 100 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The sterlet sturgeon is a fish living in shoals naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The sterlet sturgeon is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature4 - 20 °C
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pH (acidity)7.5 - 8
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gh (hardness)8 - 12
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FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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