Kaluga
Acipenser dauricus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 5.6 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
One of the largest freshwater fish on earth, the kaluga can grow well past five metres and live for decades in the rivers and estuaries of the Amur basin. A giant predator, it swallows other fish whole. Heavily fished for its caviar, it is now critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Chondrostei › Acipenseriformes › Acipenseridae › Acipenser
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 299284.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kaluga live?
- The Kaluga (Acipenser dauricus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Kaluga dangerous to divers?
- The Kaluga is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kaluga get?
- The Kaluga grows to about 5.6 m.