Sterlet Profile

The Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) is a small species of sturgeon native to rivers and lakes in Eurasia, ranging from the Black Sea to Siberia. Recognizable for its elongated body and distinctive rows of bony plates, the sterlet typically exhibits a greyish color with lighter undersides. It has a unique appearance with a long, pointed snout adorned with barbels near its mouth. While it has significance in aquaculture mainly for caviar and meat, the sterlet is not as commonly known or kept in the aquarium hobby as other fish, primarily due to its potential large size and specific care requirements.