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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scaphirhynchus is a genusofsturgeons native to North America. All species in this genus are considered to be threatened with extinction or worse.[2][3][4] As of 2023, the pallid sturgeon (S. albus)[3] and the Alabama sturgeon (S. suttkusi)[4] are critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Distribution[edit]
Member species are found in the Mississippi, Missouri, and Alabama Rivers.
Species[edit]
Currently, three species in this genus are recognized:[5]
References[edit]
^ a b Jordan, G.; Nelson-Stastny, W. (2022). "Scaphirhynchus albus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T19940A97435395. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T19940A97435395.en. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
^ a b Kuhajda, B.; Rider, S. (2022). "Scaphirhynchus suttkusi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T19942A81759618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T19942A81759618.en. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
^ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). Species of ScaphirhynchusinFishBase. December 2012 version.
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