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Definition of shortnose sturgeon
shortnose sturgeon
Plural:shortnose sturgeons
shortnose sturgeon Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A small, endangered species of sturgeon native to major rivers and estuaries along the eastern seaboard of North America, distinguished by its relatively short, broad snout and lack of a fontanelle.
Example
"Conservationists are closely monitoring the Delaware River to protect the spawning habitats of the endangered shortnose sturgeon."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shortnose sturgeon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shortnose sturgeon