The lake sturgeon is a large, freshwater fish known for its elongated body, bony plates, and shark-like tail. It inhabits the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. Typically reaching 50-70 inches and weighing 50-100 pounds, it feeds on benthic organisms. Lake sturgeons are long-lived and exhibit slow growth, often migrating for spawning. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Lake sturgeon
length · weight
Lake sturgeon
45 in · 20 lb
Lake sturgeon
Snake River (Twin Falls Res. - Bliss Res.)
75 in · 54 lb


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