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Definition of white sturgeon

white sturgeon

Plural:white sturgeon
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North American A large, primitive anadromous fish native to the Pacific coast and river estuaries of North America, distinguished as the largest freshwater fish on the continent and historically highly valued for its caviar.

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"Conservationists are strictly monitoring the population of the white sturgeon in the Columbia River basin to prevent overfishing and ensure species survival."

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