Acipenser persicus Borodin, 1897
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrostei
Order: Acipenseriformes
Family: Acipenseridae
Genus: Acipenser
Species: Acipenser persicus Borodin, 1897
Climate Zone
Location
Biology
Anadromous. Inhabits coastal and estuarine zones at the sea. Breeds in strong-current habitats in main course of large and deep rivers on stone or gavel bottom. Juvenile stay in riverine habitats during their first summer (Ref. 59043). Adults migrating to breed take the path of short, fast flowing mountain rivers (Ref. 33773). Maximum reported length for female is 176.1 cm TL(Ref. 58888).
Habitat
freshwater
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Threat to Humans
Harmless