These Are 12 of the Largest Freshwater Fish on Earth
In this article we’ll look at 12 of the largest freshwater fish in the world. 1. Beluga Sturgeon. The beluga sturgeon isn’t just the largest freshwater fish in the world, it’s the third largest of all the bony fish. In fact, some consider it the largest bony fish by weight.
12 Largest Freshwater Fish in the World
Nov 26, 2018 · The Beluga Sturgeon is the largest freshwater fish in the world. Like other sturgeon, it’s part of the oldest known group of fishes, which is estimated to be 200 million years old. The Beluga Sturgeon is the source of Beluga Caviar, the most expensive kind of caviar and the most expensive food item in the world.
11 Largest Freshwater Fish in the World - Treehugger
May 30, 2024 · From bull sharks to giant stingrays, here are some of the largest freshwater fish in the world.
10 Largest Fresh Water Fishes in the World – Beyond Ordinary
Aug 28, 2023 · From North America to the Amazon and the Mekong Delta, we’re covering the largest, most awe-inspiring freshwater fish species out there. Fasten your seatbelts—or rather, your scuba gear—and let’s get started! Before we dive …
13 Largest Freshwater Fish in the World - Rarest.org
Oct 23, 2024 · The Beluga Sturgeon is the largest freshwater fish in the world. It can grow up to 23 feet long and weigh as much as 3,500 pounds. These ancient giants are native to the Caspian and Black Sea basins.
11 of the Largest Freshwater Fish in the World | Field & Str
Jun 13, 2024 · Here are 11 photos of some of the largest fish ever caught in freshwater. 1. Mekong Giant Catfish. A giant Mekong Catfish! It weighed 645.15 pounds. Heinz Machacek. Facts: After a year of...
The World’s Largest Freshwater Fish Are Weird and Wonderful
Jul 31, 2023 · While we know the biggest animal in the ocean is the blue whale and the largest marine fish is the whale shark, the identity of the world’s largest freshwater fish species long remained a mystery.
What is the largest freshwater fish? | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
The beluga sturgeon in Russia is the largest freshwater fish in the world. The white sturgeon is the largest freshwater fish in North America. White sturgeon have been reported to reach lengths of 15-20 feet and weights of nearly one ton.
What's the biggest freshwater fish in the world? - Live Science
May 30, 2021 · According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the planet's largest freshwater fish is the beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), living between Europe and Asia in the Black, Azov and Caspian seas, and the...
Record-breaking ray confirmed as world’s largest freshwater fish
Jun 24, 2022 · The Mekong giant catfish and the giant freshwater stingray now share the record for largest freshwater fish species as it’s currently too close a call to award it to just one. They are frontrunners in a surprisingly crowded field.