Product Description
Our Plastic Shovelnose Sturgeon This hard plastic and colorful shovelnose sturgeon toy is well-made and realistic in its shape, detailed scales, and coloration. Wonderfully proportioned, 5 1/2 inches long, it will fit nicely into a pond, river, or lake diorama. This replica is a freshwater variety of this ancient fish. Our shovelnose sturgeon may be useful for a school project or as a party favor or novelty item. Check out our other sturgeon and fish toys and gifts.
Sturgeon belong to the genus of fish Acipenser. It is found in both saltwater and freshwater throughout the Northern Hemisphere. A sturgeon loves to swim near the bottom looking for small fish and crustaceans to eat. It is one the oldest fish in the world and looks ancient with scutes along its side, a shovel-nose face, and toothless mouth. The sturgeon is coveted as a smoked delicacy, although when properly prepared, can be a tasty steak as well. Also its roe is packaged and sold as treasured caviar. Sturgeon can be as much as 12 feet long, but 4 feet is probably an average size. Sturgeon is a prized catch among fishermen with strictly regulated seasons at least here in America. It is a concern that over-fishing, and increased pressure from hungry sea lions, are taking a toll on this most unusual and remarkable fish.
