A photo of Shovelnose Sturgeon

Shovelnose Sturgeon Profile

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

ℹ️ Overview

The Shovelnose Sturgeon is a relatively small species of sturgeon, notable for its distinctive shovel-shaped snout. This fish typically exhibits a coloration of gray or sandy brown, allowing it to blend well with the riverbed environments of Midwestern and Southern United States rivers, where it is commonly found. With a body adorned with bony plates instead of scales, its appearance is quite unique. Despite its interesting features, the Shovelnose Sturgeon is not particularly well-known in the aquarium hobby, mainly due to its size and specialized care requirements.

📊 Datasheet

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  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityVery Rare
  • Temperature10.0 - 22.0 °C

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 15 data points

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