Acipenseridae (Sturgeons), subfamily: Acipenserinae |
250 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater, anadromous |
Asia: China in Yangtze River system (Ref. 4537) and Korea (Ref. 12218). Endangered, close to extinction (Ref. 6866). |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 40-49; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 27-30. Snout short and pointed; lips with small papilla; barbels 2 pairs and situated in belly of snout; body covered with 5 rows of ganoid scales and skin between scales rough (Ref. 45563). |
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Extinct in the Wild (EW); Date assessed: 14 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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