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Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi Vladykov, 1955
Gulf Sturgeon

Adult Gulf Sturgeon. Photo by Todd Slack. Image may be subject to copyright.
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Federal Protection: Listed Threatened

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G2G3

State Rank: SX

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Highest Conservation Concern

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 3

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Estuaries; deep pools at lower end of large rivers

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Natural system modifications None None
Specific Threat Dams & water management/use None None

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Restore passage of SGCN fishes at Jim Woodruff and Flint River dams
  • Action 2: Develop and implement a plan to reintroduce the species to the Flint River system
Juvenile Gulf Sturgeon collected from the Pascagoula River, MS. Photo by Todd Slack. Image may be subject to copyright.
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