The common name for the sturgeon, as for the unrelated beluga whale, is derived from the Russian word белый (belyj), meaning … Meer weergeven

Due to rampant overfishing, the average lifespan of beluga sturgeon is unknown, with no specimens living past their 56th year. … Meer weergeven

Beluga caviar is considered a delicacy worldwide. The flesh of the beluga is not particularly renowned, but it is a hearty white meat … Meer weergeven

The beluga sturgeon is confronted by several critical threats that imperil its existence. Illegal harvesting, habitat disruption through dam construction, and pollution are … Meer weergeven

Huso huso shows typical characteristics of other sturgeon, such as an elongated body, heterocercal tail, partially cartilaginous skeleton, naked skin and longitudinal … Meer weergeven

Beluga sturgeon are considered euryhaline, capable of moving freely between freshwater and estuaries, and thus can live … Meer weergeven

IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. Due to aforementioned poaching of the sturgeon, the Danube is the only river … Meer weergeven