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Smallmouth Buffalo

Ictiobus bubalus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Catostomidae ›Genus: Ictiobus

About

The smallmouth buffalo (Ictiobus bubalus, from the Greek for "bull-fish" and "buffalo") is a Cypriniformes fish species found in the major tributaries and surrounding waters of the Mississippi River in the United States as well as some other water systems where it has been introduced. It is a stocky fish like its relatives the bigmouth buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus) and the black buffalo (Ictiobus niger), although the smallmouth buffalo's mouth is located ventrally like other Catostomidae species...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smallmouth Buffalo?
The scientific name of Smallmouth Buffalo is Ictiobus bubalus.
What kingdom does Smallmouth Buffalo belong to?
Smallmouth Buffalo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Smallmouth Buffalo belong to?
Smallmouth Buffalo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Smallmouth Buffalo belong to?
Smallmouth Buffalo belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Smallmouth Buffalo belong to?
Smallmouth Buffalo belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Smallmouth Buffalo belong to?
Smallmouth Buffalo belongs to the family Catostomidae.
What genus does Smallmouth Buffalo belong to?
Smallmouth Buffalo belongs to the genus Ictiobus.