The Shortnose sturgeon is a small, anadromous fish found in North American rivers and coastal waters. It has a distinctive short snout and bony plates along its body. Typically reaching 24-36 inches and weighing 10-20 pounds, it feeds on insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. Known for its slow growth and long lifespan, it exhibits migratory spawning behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Shortnose sturgeon.