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
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Shortnose sturgeon
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Shortnose sturgeon
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