Kaluga (sturgeon)

The kaluga (Huso dauricus), or river sturgeon, is a large sturgeon from the genus Huso. It is critically endangered and hunted for its caviar, just like the beluga.

 Description 
The kaluga has a triangular head with several bony plates. It has a small tail and scutes on its body. It is also known for its sharp rostrum.

 Conversation 
The kaluga sturgeon is declining due to poaching. This has decreased the species to an unmanageable rate. There are conservation attempts to save this sturgeon.

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 References 

 Qiwei, W.; Mugue, N. (2022). "Huso dauricus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
 "Kaluga Sturgeon". NOAA Fisheries.

 Other websites 

 https://thewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/fish/Acipenseriformes/Acipenseridae/Huso-dauricus
 Kaluga and Amur sturgeon habitat map (from WWF)

Category:IUCN Red List least concern species
Category:Sturgeons
Category:Freshwater fish