Sturgeon
Acipenser sp.
Sturgeons are long-bodied fishes recognised by bony armour, sensory barbels and a mouth beneath the snout.
Sturgeon
Classic SturgeonAcipenser sp. An ancient-looking fish with a tapered snout, sensory barbels and five rows of armoured scutes.
The in-game Classic design. Select the card to inspect it.
Adult size
Varies by speciesWater type
Varies by speciesScientific name
Acipenser sp.Real-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
The sturgeon family is native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Habitat
Large rivers and lakes; some species also use estuaries and coastal seas.
Diet in nature
Bottom-living invertebrates are important prey. Atlantic sturgeon, for example, take worms, crustaceans and molluscs.
Natural appearance
Rows of bony scutes, a tapered snout and an uneven tail define the group. Colour and proportions depend on the species.
Did you know?
Some sturgeons spend years at sea before returning to freshwater to spawn.
The game identifies a sturgeon genus, rather than one species. These notes describe the wider sturgeon group; exact range and life cycle vary.
Sources & species notes
- University of Michigan · Sturgeon familyhttps://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Acipenseridae/
- NOAA Fisheries · Atlantic Sturgeonhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-sturgeon
Explore this species’ in-game skins below. ChillTank includes artistic colourways as well as Classic designs; skin names and rarities are game concepts.










