There’s an approximate 40 years but there’s no recorded maximum lifespan yet. Smallmouth Buffalos have long lifespans.Interesting Facts about the Smallmouth Buffalo However, someone managed to catch a Smallmouth Buffalo that was 35 inches long. Their average size however ranges between 16-24 inches. They’re also known to feed on different kinds of vegetation. They eat a variety of algae but they also eat insects, shellfish, and invertebrates. In a way, it feeds on the decaying parts of dying or dead animals. Their pectoral fin also sticks out similarly to how its anal fin does. Whereas, the dorsal fin is a grayer color. For example, the anal fin is white in color but it gets darker at the tips. The fins usually match where it's placed. However, its belly is more of a yellowish-white. It can sometimes also be a mix between brown and gray. Unlike the carp though, the Smallmouth Buffalo doesn’t have barbels under its chin.Ĭolor-wise, the Smallmouth Buffalo’s back is a verdant copper color. Another difference to notice is that its eyes are bigger than that of the Black Buffalo.Īesthetically and to an untrained eye, a Smallmouth Buffalo can look like a carp. Its mouth is smaller and at the same time, there appears to be a “bridge” that leads down to the mouth.
Unlike that of the Largemouth Buffalo, however, its mouth is located under the eyes. The cousin to the Largemouth Buffalo and the Black Buffalo, the Smallmouth Buffalo is also a stocky fish. Smallmouth Buffalo ( Ictiobus bubalus ) Fish Description
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