Sterlet
Acipenser ruthenus
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Brackish
Overview
Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons), in the order Acipenseriformes. Maximum recorded length is 125 cm, with a maximum published weight of 16 kg.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 125,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 16,0 kg |
| نطاق العمق | 1-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Brackish
نطاق العمق
1-?m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish) |
| الفصيلة | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| الأنواع | Acipenser ruthenus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Sterlet get?
Sterlet can grow up to 125.0 cm long and weigh 16.0 kg.
What family does Sterlet belong to?
Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) belongs to the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) in the order Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish).
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