Specimen Information

Pylodictis olivaris
Pylodictis olivaris
(Flathead Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID263302
GroupFishes
GenusPylodictis
Speciesolivaris
Common NameFlathead Catfish
StatePA
CountyChester
LocalitySchuylkill River at Pottstown
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSchuylkill
HUC8 Number02040203
HUC10 NameLower Schuylkill River
HUC10 Number0204020310
HUC12 NameSprogles Run-Schuylkill River
HUC12 Number020402031002
Map
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Collection Month8
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked illegally | accidental | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18845
Author:Attardo, Vic.
Date:2009
Title:flatheads are gobbling giants of the Schuylkill.
Publisher:The Pottstown Mercury
Issue:September 6
CommentsWeight = 40 lbs.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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