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Definition of gulf sturgeon
gulf sturgeon
Plural:gulf sturgeons
• noun
1
North American An endangered, anadromous subspecies of the Atlantic sturgeon native to the Gulf of Mexico and its major contributing river systems, characterized by a prehistoric appearance, bony scutes, and a distinctively elongated snout.
Example
"Conservationists are monitoring the local river to protect the historical spawning habitats of the Gulf sturgeon."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gulf sturgeon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gulf-sturgeon