Common name: Bowfin

Scientific name: Amia calva Linnaeus, 1766

Class:

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Order:

Amiiformes

Family:

Amiidae (bowfins)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Lacustrine:

Shallow water

Palustrine:

FORESTED WETLAND

Riverine:

BIG RIVER, MEDIUM RIVER, Low gradient

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G5

Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).

State conservation status rank:

S4

Apparently Secure in New York - Uncommon in New York but not rare; usually widespread, but may be rare in some parts of the state; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Not Listed

Not listed or protected by New York State.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

N: Do not track

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.104567/Amia_calva/