
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
View More- 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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