The Shortnose Sturgeon is a small sturgeon species with a blunt snout and a smooth body covered in bony plates. It is critically endangered and known for its ancient lineage.
Habitat
Prefers estuarine and freshwater environments.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.
How common
Rare
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