Fishing for Bigmouth buffalo

Ictiobus cyprinellus

The bigmouth buffalo is a freshwater fish known for its large, forward-facing mouth and robust body. It inhabits slow-moving rivers and lakes across North America. This species typically grows up to 36 inches and can weigh around 80 pounds. Bigmouth buffalo feed on plankton and detritus, often exhibiting social behavior by swimming in large schools. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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