Fishing for Shortnose sturgeon

Acipenser brevirostrum
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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

Tru2angling, Fishbrain angler since 2023

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Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

1 ft - 2 ft

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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