General species profile · Other fish

Smallmouth Buffalo

Ictiobus bubalus

Smallmouth Buffalo · Identification features below.

A native sucker with a small, downward-facing mouth; it is not a carp.

Usually feeds near the bottom in large rivers and reservoirs. Correct identification matters for consumption guidance.

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