Ictiobus

Ictiobus is a genus of freshwater fish known as buffalo fish. It is sometimes mistaken for carp because of its flat face and large, silver scales running along the body, though it lacks the whisker-like mouth appendages common to carp.

Buffalo fish live in most types of freshwater bodies where panfish are found, such as ponds, creeks, rivers, and lakes.

From a fishermen's point of view, however, the buffalo fish is not a popular game fish because it is difficult to catch. Yet, once on the line, it can put up a good fight.

It is an affordable fish that is popular in the southern USA including the Memphis and St. Louis markets.

Species

Smallmouth buffalo, Ictiobus bubalus
Bigmouth buffalo, Ictiobus cyprinellus
Fleshylip buffalo, Ictiobus labiosus
Usumacinta buffalo, Ictiobus meridionalis
Black buffalo, Ictiobus niger

Translation

The word "Ictiobus" occurs as such in the following languages: English, French.

Translation in Lithuanian: Bizonžuvės (gentis).