Definitions for ictiobus
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1. Ictiobus, genus Ictiobusnoun

   buffalo fishes

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1. Ictiobus

   Ictiobus, also known as buffalofish or simply buffalo, is a genus of freshwater fish native to North America, specifically the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala. They are the largest and longest-lived of the North American suckers, reaching up to 1.23 m (4.0 ft) in length and more than 125 years of age. At up to 127 years for bigmouth buffalo, they can reach the highest known age for any freshwater teleost, which is a group of more than 12,000 species. Buffalofish are not carp, nor is any other catostomid; they belong to different scientific families having evolved on separate continents. Buffalofish live in most types of freshwater bodies where panfish are found, such as ponds, creeks, rivers, and lakes. Ictiobus were caught by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. From an angler's point of view, buffalofish were historically not a popular game fish because they are difficult to catch by hook and line (even though they put up a great fight). However, in the 21st Century new sportfisheries have emerged and have quickly made them easy targets of night bowfishing. They are now game fish in practice across much of their range, are in decline, and protective measures are needed.

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1. ictiobus

   Ictiobus, commonly known as buffalo fish, is a genus of freshwater fish species native to North America. They belong to the Catostomidae family, and they are large and can weigh several kilograms. These fish are commercially important because they are used as a food source.

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1. Ictiobus

   Ictiobus, also known as buffalo fish, is a genus of freshwater fish common in the United States, but also found in Canada, Mexico and Guatemala. 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. Ictiobus was caught by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 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. The preferred method of catch is by the use of gill nets. These nets are set by hand during the night where it is most effective. It is an affordable fish that is popular in the southern U.S. including the Memphis and St. Louis markets.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ictiobus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ictiobus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ictiobus
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ictiobus