Siberian Sturgeon 8-10" Live Fish

The Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) is a large, long-lived, bottom-dwelling fish native to major Russian river basins, characterized by a long, pointed snout, five rows of bony scutes, and a gray-brown to black back. Growing up to 2m and 200kg in the wild, this species is highly valued in aquaculture for its caviar and meat. Key Characteristics and Biology Appearance: They are long and slender, typically dark grey-brown to black on top with a whitish/yellowish underbelly. They have four barbels in front of their mouth and an elongated, slightly upturned snout. Size & Lifespan: They can live for over 60 years. While they can reach 2m in the wild, captive specimens in ponds often reach 1m-1.5m. Habitat & Behavior: Native to rivers flowing into the Arctic Ocean, such as the Ob, Yenisei, and Lena, they are generally freshwater residents, though they can be found in brackish waters. They are slow-moving bottom feeders. Diet: Carnivorous, feeding on benthic organisms like crustaceans and chironomid larvae. Reproduction and Farming Sexual Maturity: These fish mature late, with males maturing between 11–24 years and females between 20–28 years. Caviar: Known for high-quality caviar, they are widely farmed for this purpose, with females spawning every 1-2 years. Aquaculture: Due to their adaptability and rapid growth, they are a primary species used in intensive sturgeon farming for meat and caviar.