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Buffalo Fish

Ictiobus cyprinellus

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

Large 15-25 lb.carp-like fish.
From wikipedia "Ictiobus cyprinellus, also known as the gourd head, redmouth buffalo, buffalo fish, bernard buffalo, roundhead, or brown buffalo, is a large species of the Catostomidae or "sucker" family."

Habitat:

Shallow ditch fed by Lake Isom

Notes:

These were caught by fishermen and were destined for the dinner table.

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