Acipenser persicus Borodin, 1897

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Chondrostei

Order: Acipenseriformes

Family: Acipenseridae

Genus: Acipenser

Species: Acipenser persicus Borodin, 1897

Climate Zone


  • Temperate
  • Location


    • Eurasia: Caspian basin, most abundant in the southern part (Ref. 59043). Also distributed along the eastern Black Sea (Ref. 58888).

    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

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    Acipenser persicus Borodin, 1897