Pallid sturgeon

Pallid sturgeon at Gains Point NFH. The pallid sturgeon, federally listed as endangered, is an ancient fish that can live up to 50 years, grow up to 6 feet long and weigh up to 85 pounds. The construction of dams and dredging has caused river habitat to change, preventing the fish from reproducing. Pallid sturgeon require fast flowing water over a gravel or sand bottom to spawn.