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Definition of sterlet sturgeon

sterlet sturgeon

Plural:sterlet sturgeons
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A relatively small species of sturgeon native to major Eurasian river basins draining into the Caspian, Black, Azov, and Baltic seas, highly valued in aquaculture for its meat and premium caviar.

Example

"Conservationists are breeding the sterlet sturgeon in captivity to help restore dwindling wild populations in the Danube River."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sterlet sturgeon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sterlet%20sturgeon
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