Beluga sturgeon - Definition

For other uses of the term "beluga", see Beluga (disambiguation).

The beluga (Huso huso) is a species of anadromous fish in the sturgeon family (Acipenseridae) of order Acipenseriformes.

IUCN classifies the beluga as Endangered.

It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.

References

• Annex II of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (http://conventions.coe.int/treaty/FR/Treaties/Html/104-2.htm). Revised 1 March 2002.
• "Huso huso (http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?genusname=Huso&speciesname=huso)". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. October 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.
• IUCN Sturgeon Specialist Group. "Huso huso" (ID 10269) (http://www.redlist.org/search/details.php?species=10269). 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. N.p.: IUCN, 2004.