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Species
- Bowfin |
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Bowfin |
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Scientific Name: |
Amia calva |
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Common Names: |
bowfin, mudfish, mud pike, dogfish, grindle, blackfish, swamp bass,
cypress trout, cotton fish |
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Description: |
The topside is olive green with an off white underside. It has two
barbels near the nostrils. The bowfin has an air bladder which works
like a lung. They can be seen near the surface getting mouthfuls of air. |
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Location: |
Freshwater.
Found from Maryland to Florida and through the Mississippi valley up
to Michigan and Wisconsin eastward to New York. Found in swamps and
warm, poorly oxygenated waters. |
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Size: |
Known to reach sizes of 20 lbs or more. |
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Spawning: |
Spawns mainly in the spring and at night. Nests are made near vegetation. |
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Prey: |
They feed mostly on fish and crayfish. |
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Fishing notes: |
Can be caught on minnows, worms, crayfish, and cut bait. Ocassionaly
will strike on lures.
Not a favored food fish. Best if smoked, fried in egg and bread crumb
patties, or stewed. |
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(c) 2001 TL McDonald - All Rights Reserved |
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