Acipenseridae Collection

Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis), captive in aquarium. Adults are no longer able to swim upriver to spawn due to Gezhouba and Three Gorges dams

American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula), an introduced species native to the Mississippi River Basin, USA, swimming over lake bed, private lake, Moscow region, Russia

Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii) Parco del Ticino, Biosphere Reserve, Lombardia, Italy. Captive. Critically endangered species

Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), albino, resting on lake bed, private lake, Moscow region, Russia

Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, Russian sturgeon
Plate 13 from Fishes of Economic Importance of the USSR by Lev Semenovich Berg and others (1949)

Huso huso, beluga sturgeon
Plate 10 from Fishes of Economic Importance of the USSR by Lev Semenovich Berg and others (1949)

Acipenser stellatus, star sturgeon
Plate 17 from Fishes of Economic Importance of the USSR by Lev Semenovich Berg and others (1949)

Acipenser sp. sturgeon
An eight foot long sturgeon, caught off the coast of Wales, June 2004. It was once the subject of a police investigation, but was eventually donated to the Natural History Museum, London

Acipenser sturio, common sturgeon
Plate 96 by William MacGillivray from his Watercolour drawings of British Animals, 1831-1841

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Acipenseridae: From Adriatic Sturgeon to Beluga Sturgeon" The Parco del Ticino Biosphere Reserve in Lombardia, Italy is home to the majestic Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii), a species that has thrived in this protected environment. Captive in an aquarium, the Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis) captivates visitors with its graceful movements and unique appearance. In the private lakes of Moscow region, Russia, an albino Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) rests peacefully on the lake bed, showcasing its stunning beauty. Swimming gracefully over the lake bed of Moscow's private lakes, American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) have found their way from their native Mississippi River Basin habitat to these new waters. Another glimpse of the American paddlefish swimming effortlessly over Moscow's private lake beds highlights how this introduced species has adapted well outside its natural range. Amidst algae-covered lake beds in Moscow's private lakes, Russian sturgeons (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) thrive and contribute to the diversity of aquatic life in this region. Acipenser gueldenstaedtii or Russian sturgeon showcases its distinctive features and elegance as it glides through pristine waters. Known for its enormous size and prized caviar production, Huso huso or beluga sturgeon commands attention wherever it swims with grace and grandeur. With its star-like patterns adorning its body, Acipenser stellatus or star sturgeon stands out among other members family due to its striking appearance. The diverse genus within Acipenseridae includes various unidentified species represented by "Acipenser sp. " These mysterious creatures continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike.