Feds List Yangtze River Fish as Endangered
The Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry’s sturgeon. (CN) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife approved the listing of the Yangtze sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act on Friday in an effort to stave off the accelerated decline of the ancient fish species also known as Dabry’s sturgeon. “Loss of individuals due to overharvesting on the Yangtze River is the main factor that contributed to the historical decline of the species,” Fish and Wildlife said in a document published to the Federal Register. “Despite conservation efforts, this species is still currently in decline, due prima...