acipenser huso

noun

Meaning

A large, long-lived species of sturgeon native to the Caspian and Black Sea basins, prized for its roe.

Examples

  • The acipenser huso can reach lengths of over five meters in its natural habitat.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the acipenser huso from overfishing due to the high demand for its eggs.

Synonyms: beluga sturgeon, giant sturgeon