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Syr Darya sturgeon
The Syr Darya sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Acipenseridae that grows up to 65 cm.
Description
The Syr Darya sturgeon is a small sturgeon (Acipenseridae) that was endemic to the Syr Darya river in Central Asia. The species grows to about 65 cm and has an elongate, cartilaginous body with rows of bony scutes, a flattened, shovel-shaped snout, barbels and an inferior mouth. As a bottom-dweller it searched sand and gravel bottoms for invertebrates and small fish. Through dams, water use and pollution the species is critically endangered and possibly extinct. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Syr Darya sturgeon?
The Syr Darya sturgeon has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Syr Darya sturgeon live?
The Syr Darya sturgeon lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
How big does the Syr Darya sturgeon get?
The Syr Darya sturgeon grows to a maximum of about 65 cm.
Is the Syr Darya sturgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Syr Darya sturgeon is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Pseudoscaphirhynchus
More from the family Acipenseridae
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