Pylodictis olivaris

Pylodictis olivaris
Flathead Catfish – Pylodictis olivaris
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
IctaluridaePylodictis olivaris(Rafinesque)1818Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Unique Characters: Lower jaw protrudes forward beyond the upper jaw. White tip on upper lobe of caudal fin, except in large individuals. Anal rays 17 or fewer. Wide, flat head.

Similar Species:  None.

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