Black Buffalo?

<p>Caught this buffalo in a local stream, not sure on the exact species. Was hoping I could have the experts chime in.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/010028735044/media/54523957624/medium/1555895222/enhance" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/010028735044/media/54523957614/medium/1555895222/enhance" style="height:720px; width:1280px" /><img alt="" src="https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/010028735044/media/54523957809/medium/1555895227/enhance" /><img alt="" src="https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/010028735044/media/54523957869/medium/1555895229/enhance" /></p> <p>Giveaways/Characteristics that I see:</p> <p><strong>Lips</strong></p> <p>The lips are much fleshier than the smallmouth buffalo I have caught out of this watershed in the past, not sure how much that means with larger size</p> <p><strong>Eye Size/Position</strong></p> <p><strong><img alt="" src="https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/010028735044/media/54523977523/medium/1555895924/enhance" style="height:326px; width:400px" /><br /> Smallmouth (Confirmed) Eye</strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/010028735044/media/54523977525/medium/1555895924/enhance" style="height:316px; width:400px" /><br /> <strong>Unknown Buffalo Eye</strong></p> <p>I will quote a report I read about buffalo species.<br /> <a href="https://melrosekp.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/identifying-black-buffalo-vs-smallmouth-buffalo/">https://melrosekp.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/identifying-black-buffalo-vs-smallmouth-buffalo/</a></p> <blockquote> <p>One of the most significant characteristics of a buffalo is their eyes. The smallmouth buffalo have large jet black eyes – almost mesmerizing. I know of no other fish that has such hypnotic eyes. The black buffalo have&nbsp;much&nbsp;smaller eyes than the smallmouth. -Keith Melrose</p> </blockquote> <p>I know the mouth is open on the second picture, but I will also say the head is much smaller on the smallmouth. The smallmouth weighed about 5 pounds, and this fish was about 8.&nbsp;</p> <p>The fish I caught today also had a much more cylindrical body than the typical deep shape you'd see from smallmouth.</p> <p>Lastly, I have seen confirmed black buffalo from this watershed and have even snagged a textbook black in the past.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Any and all input is appreciated.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>