Amu Darya shovelnose sturgeon
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni
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Brackish
Overview
Amu Darya shovelnose sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni) is a brackish-water fish of the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons), in the order Acipenseriformes. Maximum recorded length is 75 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2 kg. Its recorded depth range is 1–2 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 75,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 2,0 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-2m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Brackish
Plage de profondeur
1-2m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish) |
| Famille | Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) |
| Espèces | Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni |
Foire aux questions
How big does Amu Darya shovelnose sturgeon get?
Amu Darya shovelnose sturgeon can grow up to 75.0 cm long and weigh 2.0 kg.
What family does Amu Darya shovelnose sturgeon belong to?
Amu Darya shovelnose sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni) belongs to the family Acipenseridae (Sturgeons) in the order Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons & Paddlefish).
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