The sturgeons and paddlefishes (Acipenseriformes) of the world: Biology and Aquaculture

Hochleithner, M., Gessner, J., 2012. The sturgeons and paddlefishes (Acipenseriformes) of the world: Biology and Aquaculture. (3rd Edition). AquaTech Publications,(Printed by Books on Demand, Germany. 248 pp. (ISBN 978-3-902855-07-7)

This is a general account on sturgeons, the first edition of which appeared about 10 years ago. In the first part of the book, the principle biological and systematic aspects are addressed in brief overviews while a species to species account is presented in a short and well-structured way, enriched by graphics and color pictures. The second part provides basic information on all aspects of cultivating sturgeon species. This book is useful for anyone wishing to obtain basic knowledge on a highly endangered species group. 

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