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  1. Ictiobus - Wikipedia

    Ictiobus, also known as buffalofishes, buffalofish or simply buffalo, is a genus of freshwater fish native to North America, specifically the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala.

  2. Buffalo Fish Facts - Species dependent - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Buffalo fish have been known to live more than one hundred years! The Buffalo fish, also known as the Ictiobus, is a large genus of freshwater fish that is one of the largest North American …

  3. Buffalo Fish (Ictiobus cyprinellus): The Ultimate Guide

    Nov 24, 2023 · Buffalo fish are native to North America, and are the largest North American species in the Catostomidae or “sucker” family. Ictiobus is Greek for “bull fish” and cyprinellus is Latin meaning …

  4. Ictiobus cyprinellus has been intentionally stocked outside its native range within the United States by State fishery managers to achieve fishery management objectives.

  5. Ictiobus - Animalia

    Ictiobus, also known as buffalofishes, buffalofishor simply buffalo, is a genus of freshwater fish native to North America, specifically the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala.

  6. What Is A Buffalo Fish? The Ultimate Guide to the Strong Genus Ictiobus

    Jun 5, 2023 · There are two species of buffalo fish that are commonly found in North America: the Ictiobus Cyprinellus and the Ictiobus Bubalus. The Ictiobus Cyprinellus is also known as the …

  7. Bigmouth Buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus)

    Ictiobus is Greek for "bull fish" and cyprinellus is Latin meaning "small carp." Bigmouth buffalo are similar in color and shape to smallmouth buffalo, except that the mouth is not oriented downward in typical …

  8. Ictiobus cyprinellus - Animal Diversity Web

    Bigmouth buffalo ( Ictiobus cyprinellus ) are native to much of North America. Within Canada, their range extends from Manitoba to Saskatchewan. These fish exhibit a broad distribution in the United States, …

  9. Ictiobus

    Ictiobus species, collectively known as buffalofishes, exhibit a deep, robust body that is laterally compressed and often features a distinctive humped or arched back, particularly in mature individuals.

  10. Ictiobus cyprinellus - Purdue University

    Bluish-green back shading to coppery-blue sides and light bluish-grey belly; deeply rounded body with a large head and mouth; dorsal fin sickle-shaped.