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Shovelnose Sturgeon

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acipenseriformes ›Family: Acipenseridae ›Genus: Scaphirhynchus

About

The shovelnose sturgeon, Scaphirhynchus platorynchus, is the smallest species of freshwater sturgeon native to the United States of America. It is often called "hackleback", "sand sturgeon", or "switchtail." Switchtail refers to the long filament found on the upper lobe of the caudal fin (often broken off as adults). Shovelnose sturgeon are the most abundant sturgeon, found in the Missouri River and Mississippi River systems, and the only commercially fished sturgeon in the United States of America...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shovelnose Sturgeon?
The scientific name of Shovelnose Sturgeon is Scaphirhynchus platorynchus.
What kingdom does Shovelnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shovelnose Sturgeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shovelnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shovelnose Sturgeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Shovelnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shovelnose Sturgeon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Shovelnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shovelnose Sturgeon belongs to the order Acipenseriformes.
What family does Shovelnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shovelnose Sturgeon belongs to the family Acipenseridae.
What genus does Shovelnose Sturgeon belong to?
Shovelnose Sturgeon belongs to the genus Scaphirhynchus.