Specimen Information

Pylodictis olivaris
Pylodictis olivaris
(Flathead Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1385052
GroupFishes
GenusPylodictis
Speciesolivaris
Common NameFlathead Catfish
StateAL
CountyAutauga
LocalityConecuh River from Andalusia to FL state line
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Conecuh
HUC8 Number03140301
HUC10 NameLower Conecuh River
HUC10 Number0314030105
HUC12 NameTeel Creek
HUC12 Number031403010503
Map
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Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked illegally
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29726
Author:Davis, E.
Date:2010
Title:Alabama Catfish Prospects
Journal:Alabama Game and Fish
Volume:2010
Issue:Sept 28
Comments"On the Conecuh River from Andalusia to the Florida border, anglers are catching trophy flatheads weighing from 30 to nearly 50 pounds. An average fish, though, weighs between 5 and 12 pounds."
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/8/2024].

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