Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Summary 3
The flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), also called by several names including mudcat, or shovelhead cat, is a large species of North American freshwater catfish. It is the only species of the genus Pylodictis. Ranging from the lower Great Lakes region to northern Mexico, they have been widely introduced and are an invasive species in some areas. The closest living relative of the flathead is the widemouth blindcat, Satan eurystomus.
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iNat Map
| Color | grey, white |
|---|---|
| 2. class | Fishes |
| 1.kingdom | Animals |
| Park | Barr Lake |
