buffalofish

A noun referring to any of several large, carp-like or sucker fish native to North America, particularly found in the Mississippi valley.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa qualquer de várias espécies de peixes grandes de água doce da América do Norte, semelhantes à carpa ou ao peixe-ventosa, especialmente comuns na bacia do rio Mississippi.

1. Large carp-like North American fish B2 formal american

   A large, freshwater fish native to North America, resembling a carp, often found in rivers and lakes.

   • The buffalofish is a popular catch among anglers in the Mississippi River.
   • Buffalofish can grow to impressive sizes, sometimes exceeding 50 pounds.
   • Local markets sell fresh buffalofish during the summer season.

   🇵🇹peixe-búfalo

   Sinônimos: buffalobuffalo fish

2. Large sucker fish of the Mississippi valley B2 formal american

   Any of several species of large sucker fish (genus Ictiobus) found in the Mississippi River basin.

   • The buffalofish is known for its distinctive humped back and large scales.
   • These fish are bottom-feeders, often found in slow-moving waters of the Mississippi valley.
   • Buffalofish populations have declined due to habitat changes in the region.

   🇵🇹Peixe-búfalo

   Sinônimos: buffalobuffalo fish

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