What species of sturgeon are there, and what documents are required for artificial breeding?

Sturgeon, also known as Chinese sturgeon and kaluga, is a rare fish species in China. Because there are many species, it has been designated a protected animal, so the price is very high. At present, it is farmed in many regions, so what species of sturgeon are there? What documents are required for artificial breeding?

1. Acipenseridae

1. Huso

European sturgeon (Huso huso), kaluga (Huso dauricus)

2. Acipenser

Russian sturgeon, stellate sturgeon, ship sturgeon, Siberian sturgeon, sterlet, Amur sturgeon, long-snouted sturgeon, Adriatic sturgeon, Chinese sturgeon, Dabry's sturgeon, Japanese sturgeon, Adriatic sturgeon, lake sturgeon, shortnose sturgeon, pointed-snout sturgeon, white sturgeon, multi-scaled sturgeon

3. Scaphirhynchus

Missouri shovel-nosed sturgeon, Mississippi shovel-nosed sturgeon

4. Pseudoscaphirhynchus

Large Amu Darya pseudoscaphirhynchus, small Amu Darya pseudoscaphirhynchus, Syr Darya pseudoscaphirhynchus

2. Polyodontidae

1. Psephurus

Yangtze paddlefish

2. Polyodon

3. Paddlefish

Among the 26 species of sturgeon, the highest yields are: Russian sturgeon, stellate sturgeon, Siberian sturgeon, and sterlet. Next are: Atlantic sturgeon, white sturgeon, lake sturgeon, Amur sturgeon, Dabry's sturgeon, Chinese sturgeon, and paddlefish.

China has 8 species of sturgeon, mainly distributed in three regions: the Yangtze River, the Heilongjiang River, and Xinjiang in the northwest:

1. Yangtze River: Chinese sturgeon, Dabry's sturgeon, paddlefish;

2. Heilongjiang River; Amur sturgeon, kaluga;

3. Xinjiang Irtysh River: Siberian sturgeon, sterlet;

4. Xinjiang Ili River: ship sturgeon

Documents required for artificial breeding of sturgeon:

1. If applying in the name of an organization, provide a copy of the business license or other valid documents and the identity certificate of the legal representative (or person in charge); if applying in an individual's name, provide a copy of the person's identity document.

2. Supporting materials (proof of site, funds, species source, facilities, technology and personnel, etc.):

① Proof of ownership of the breeding site: if the site is self-owned, provide a copy of the site ownership certificate; if leased, provide a copy of the lease contract.

② Proof of species source: if imported, provide a copy of the import approval document; if introduced, provide the original valid proof from both parties involved in the introduction.

③ If the breeding scale is relatively large, provide a feasibility report (explaining funds, site, species source, facilities, technology and personnel, prospect forecast, etc.).

3. Fill in the "Application Form for the License for Captive Breeding of Aquatic Wildlife".

4. Fill in the guarantee letter for captive breeding of aquatic wildlife.

5. The county (city, district) and prefecture-level city fishery administrative departments where the location is situated shall review the application form and supporting materials and add their review opinions.