Amu Darya sturgeon
📖 Overview
Its natural habitat and population have declined due to the breakage of the hydrological regime of the Amu Dariya River. Usual weight not more than 600-700 grams. Females with mature hard roe, very rare. Apparently sensitive to oxygen content in the water, changes in its chemical content, and to pollution. Fishing is prohibited . Spawns at 16° C .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Amu Darya sturgeon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amu Darya sturgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Amu Darya sturgeon is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; potamodromous ; depth range 1 - 2 m . Temperate; 10°C - 20°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Amu Darya sturgeon is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Amu Darya sturgeon is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Amu Darya sturgeon has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni | Bogdanov | 1874 | Synonym |
| Scaphirhynchus kaufmanni | Kessler | 1877 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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