🌿Native Nature

Russian Sturgeon

Huso gueldenstaedtii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acipenseriformes ›Family: Acipenseridae ›Genus: Huso

About

The Russian sturgeon (Huso gueldenstaedtii), also known as the diamond sturgeon or Danube sturgeon, is a species of fish in the family Acipenseridae. It is found in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. It is also found in the Caspian Sea. This fish can grow up to about 235 cm (93 in) and weigh 115 kg (254 lb). Russian sturgeon mature and reproduce slowly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. It is distinguished from other...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Russian Sturgeon?
The scientific name of Russian Sturgeon is Huso gueldenstaedtii.
What is the conservation status of Russian Sturgeon?
The Russian Sturgeon has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Russian Sturgeon belong to?
Russian Sturgeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Russian Sturgeon belong to?
Russian Sturgeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Russian Sturgeon belong to?
Russian Sturgeon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Russian Sturgeon belong to?
Russian Sturgeon belongs to the order Acipenseriformes.
What family does Russian Sturgeon belong to?
Russian Sturgeon belongs to the family Acipenseridae.
What genus does Russian Sturgeon belong to?
Russian Sturgeon belongs to the genus Huso.