Buffalo Fish vs.  Carp

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What Is the Difference?

Buffalo fish belong to the sucker family and are a native North American species. Carp are non-native to the US and belong to the minnow family. 

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Buffalo fish are often greyish or tea-colored, while common carp are bronze or brown in color.

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Buffalo fish can grow larger than carp, exceeding lengths of 4 feet! 

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Common carp generally fight harder on the rod.

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Buffalos have smaller mouths. They also lack the carp's distinctive whiskers. 

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While carp can be found all over the world, buffalo fish only exist in North America.

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