Information retrieved from some small fish shows that the habitat in the Missouri River may be helping an endangered species return.
Three fish larvae that were caught by US Geological Survey scientists in May of 2014 have been confirmed as pallid sturgeon.
Aaron DeLornay is with the USGS in Columbia Missouri.

DeLornay says genetic testing gave them more encouraging news.

DeLornay says finding these fish can help them better understand what types of habitat the fish need.

Scientists have been searching for years for signs of natural populations in the river. DeLornay says while finding the young fish is positive, it is too soon to say the fish is out of danger.