Author: Brandt, 1869
FBname: Siberian sturgeon
Comments: Found in deep and shallow parts of rivers, with moderate to swift current usually at depths of 1 to 8 m (Ref. 57765).  Adults live essentially in freshwater although some fish frequently occur in estuaries.  Males are sexually mature between 9 and 29 years; females between 9 and 34 years (Ref. 57765).  Spawn in main river channel over stone-gravel or gravel-sand bottom and with strong current (Ref. 59043).