Bigmouth Buffalo Ictiobus cyprinellus
Identification
This fish has a large mouth and deep body.
Location
Uncommon statewide
Size
10 to 30 pounds
Diet
It feeds on zooplankton algae and detritus.
Habitat
It occurs in large rivers and reservoirs.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It filter feeds on plankton. It is active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring.
Population
The population is stable but localized.
History
It has long been present in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.
Facts
It is one of the largest sucker family members.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
Zooplankton algae detritus | Large rivers reservoirs | Statewide