Where Does Caspian Shemaya Live?

Caspian Shemaya lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Caspian Shemaya

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in surface to mid-water layers, especially during migrations. Spawns in shallow, flowing freshwater.

Environment

Anadromous or semi-anadromous, inhabiting large rivers, estuaries, and the brackish waters of the Caspian Sea, Black Sea, and Sea of Azov. Requires clean, well-oxygenated flowing water for spawning, often over gravel or sandy bottoms.

Geographic range

Historically widespread in the Caspian Sea basin (Volga, Ural, Terek, Kura rivers), Black Sea basin (Danube, Dnieper, Dniester, Don rivers), and Sea of Azov. Populations are now fragmented and significantly reduced, particularly in the Caspian Sea.

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