Where Does False shovelnose sturgeon Live?

False shovelnose sturgeon lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find False shovelnose sturgeon

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Primarily benthic, inhabiting deeper channels and areas with strong currents, but also found in shallower, gravelly areas for spawning.

Environment

Large, turbid rivers with sandy or gravelly bottoms. Prefers areas with moderate to strong currents. Historically found in the mainstem of the Syr Darya River and its larger tributaries.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Syr Darya River basin in Central Asia, specifically in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. Its range has been severely restricted due to damming and water abstraction.

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