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