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Definition of sturgeon catfish

sturgeon catfish

Plural:sturgeon catfish
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A species of South American catfish (Platystomatichthys sturio) native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, characterized by its distinctly elongated, flattened snout that resembles that of a true sturgeon.

Example

"During the expedition to the Amazon basin, the ichthyologists carefully documented the feeding habits of the sturgeon catfish near the muddy riverbed."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sturgeon catfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sturgeon-catfish
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