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Published on: June 27, 2016
Huso Lovetzky, 1834, a junior synonym of Sterletus Rafinesque, 1820, and comments on some other generic names for
Maurice Kottelat1, Jrg Freyhof2
1Rue des Rauraques 6; 2800 Delmont; Switzerland (permanent address); Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum; National University of Singapore; 2 Conservatory Drive; Singapore 117377. mkottelat@dplanet.ch.
Abstract:
A recent review of the taxonomy of Acipenseridae (sturgeons) included a number of nomenclatural errors. Because of the extinction threats to several species of sturgeons and their mention in numerous national and international legal instruments, it is important to correct these errors without delay. Sterletus Rafinesque, 1820 is a senior synonym of Huso Lovetzky, 1834, and precedence cannot be reversed. Antaceus, Gladostomus, Helop, Lioniscus and Shipa are not synonyms of Acipenser but of Sterletus. Kessleria is available from Bogdanov (1882).
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