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Which Amur River fish are important for commercial fishing?

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Topographic map of the Amur River basin and its drainage network, covering parts of northeastern China, eastern Russia, Mongolia, and North Korea. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation, shows major rivers and tributaries, surrounding mountain ranges, swamps, marshes, and lakes, and includes a locator inset of the region within Asia. Major cities, railways, and dams are also marked. — Amur River The Amur River basin and its drainage network.

The Amur River is exceptionally rich in fish, hosting approximately 25 to 30 species of commercial value. These species are categorized by their geographic distribution:1

Northern species: These include the Siberian salmon, the sig, and the burbot.1
Southern species: These include the Chinese perch and the white amur.1

Additionally, the Amur River basin is home to the kaluga (Huso dauricus), a member of the sturgeon family. While the river supports a wide variety of life, including about 20 indigenous species of carp and broadhead, the aforementioned fish are the primary contributors to the region's commercial fishing activity.21