lake sturgeon

noun

1. a sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens, of the Great Lakes and Mississippi and St. Lawrence rivers.

Example Sentences

Fish and Wildlife Service to list lake sturgeon as endangered or threatened.

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“This is a disappointing decision because though some populations are well managed, overall the lake sturgeon has suffered a drastic decline,” said Tierra Curry, a senior scientist at the center.

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Chuck Traxler, the wildlife service’s Midwest deputy regional director, said stocking has helped grow adult lake sturgeon populations and increase spawning, agency officials said.

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Lake sturgeon are ancient North American freshwater fish.

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Commercial anglers considered lake sturgeon a nuisance because they tore their nets, leading to widespread over-harvesting in the 1800s that continued into the 20th century.

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