Bigmouth buffalo
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Where at Shedd?
At Home on the Great Lakes
| Diet | Small invertebrates, insects and plant matter |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 48 inches (123 cm); common length 14 inches (35 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | North America |
| Habitat | Found in freshwaters of south central Canada through the central United States to Louisiana; widely introduced |
Did you know?
- The bigmouth buffalo can weigh up to 70 pounds.