The Chinese sturgeon is a large, ancient fish with a long, streamlined body covered in bony scutes and a pointed snout. It is native to the Yangtze River and coastal waters of China. This species can grow up to 16 feet in length and is anadromous, migrating from the sea to freshwater rivers to spawn. It feeds on invertebrates and small fish and is critically endangered due to habitat loss and overfishing. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Chinese sturgeon
79 in · 167 lb


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