ENEndangered
Sterlet
Acipenser ruthenus
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterlet
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementLegislation
Other threatened species in ACIPENSERIDAE
Threatened in Armenia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sterlet classified as Endangered?
Sterlet is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sterlet live?
Sterlet occurs in Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, and China (plus 24 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sterlet?
The main threats to Sterlet are 1.1, 3.3, 5.4, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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