Fishing for Sakhalin sturgeon

Acipenser mikadoi

The Sakhalin sturgeon is a large, anadromous fish characterized by its elongated body, bony scutes, and pointed snout. It is native to the waters around Sakhalin Island and the adjacent Russian Far East. Typically growing up to 78 inches in length, this species migrates from the sea to spawn in freshwater rivers, feeding on invertebrates and small fish. It is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and overfishing. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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