The granddaddy of all freshwater fish, the sturgeon grew up to 18' long in still waters. It is had a scaly skin, which was protected by five rows of bony scutes along its sides. Normally very docile, one of these formidable creatures would only attack if its lair was disturbed. Then, it thrashed about angrily, perhaps ramming or upsetting any nearby river craft.
Grey and silver, the sturgeon resided in shallow seas and rivers, feeding on the worms, mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish that live on or near the bottom. They were prized for their meat and their exceedingly tasty eggs.
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- Retrieved from [Realms of Arda]; original reference: [ICE MERP 2012]