The Beluga Sturgeon

Huso Huso
140 cm

The Beluga Sturgeon (huso huso) is a critically endangered species of the sturgeon family. Growing to around 1600kg and more than 7 meters in length. It is the third largest of the largest fish species in the world. It is found primarily in the basins of the Caspian and Black seas and was once found in the Adriatic. It feeds mainly on large fish, molluscs and crustaceans. Historically, it was harvested for its caviar but is now a protected species.

The Sterlet Sturgeon

Acipenser Ruthenus
60 cm

The Sterlet Sturgeon (Acipenser Ruthenus) is a smaller member of the sturgeon family. It is a freshwater species native to the rivers that empty into the Black, Caspian and Azov seas as well as in Siberia. It has a characteristic long and slender body covered in denticles or scutes along the sides. Sterlet Sturgeon feed on insects, crustaceans and worms. It is a popular species in aquaculture and often found in garden ponds and artificial lakes.

Le poisson-voilier

Istiophoridae
118 cm

Le poisson-voilier est un grand poisson pélagique de la famille des Istiophoridés. Connu pour sa vitesse impressionnante, cette espèce peut nager à plus de 100 km/h. L’espadon voilier possède une grande nageoire dorsale caractéristique qu'il utilise pour chasser les petits poissons et les céphalopodes. L'espèce est présente dans presque toutes les eaux tropicales et tempérées du monde. C'est un poisson beau et fort, très prisé des pêcheur.