Freshwater · Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Shortnose Sturgeon
Acipenser brevirostrum
Also called: Shortnose
Identification
Armored, elongated body with five scute rows, a short blunt snout, four underside barbels, and an asymmetrical tail.
Habitat
Large rivers and estuaries.
Behavior
A long-lived bottom feeder associated with river and estuarine habitats.
How to Catch
An identification entry, not a recommended target. Follow official handling and release guidance if encountered.
Notes
Distinguish from Atlantic Sturgeon using snout shape and other verified identification features. Verify current protected status.