Bowfin
Information about the Bowfin (Amia calva), a warm-water fish native to Ontario.
Species illustration (Illustration Credit: U.S. Wildlife Service)
What it looks like
- no "whiskers"
- short but deep anal fin
Size
- length: 46-61 centimeters (18-24 inches)
Similar fish
Where it's found
Range
- primarily in southern Ontario
Habitat
- swampy, vegetated bays of warm lakes and rivers
Updated: January 11, 2023
Published: July 18, 2014