At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Fish
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Sakhalin sturgeon is a rare sturgeon of the north-western Pacific, spawning in only a small number of rivers. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
Very few mature fish are thought to remain.
Range & habitat
Rivers and coastal waters of the north-western Pacific, including around the Tumnin River in Russia.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Overfishing and poaching
- Dams and habitat change
- A tiny spawning population
Why it matters
A rare Pacific sturgeon clinging to a few rivers, the Sakhalin sturgeon is a flagship for protecting spawning rivers in the Russian Far East.
Sources
Sources for Sakhalin Sturgeon
- IUCN Red List — look up Sakhalin Sturgeon (authoritative status)
- FishBase
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Sakhalin sturgeon so rare?
It spawns in only a small number of rivers, and overfishing and habitat change have left very few mature fish, concentrating the species' survival in a tiny area.
Why is the Sakhalin sturgeon Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite overfishing and poaching, dams and habitat change, and a tiny spawning population. See the IUCN Red List.
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