Specimen Information

Pylodictis olivaris
Pylodictis olivaris
(Flathead Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID293086
GroupFishes
GenusPylodictis
Speciesolivaris
Common NameFlathead Catfish
StateCA
CountyImperial
LocalityColorado River above Imperial Dam
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameImperial Reservoir
HUC8 Number15030104
HUC10 NameMartinez Lake-Colorado River
HUC10 Number1503010413
HUC12 NameColorado River-Imperial Reservoir
HUC12 Number150301041311
Map
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Collection Month3
Collection Year1962
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14029
Author:Bottroff, L., J.A. St. Amant, and W. Parker.
Date:1969
Title:Addition of Pylodictis olivaris to the Californian fauna.
Journal:California Fish and Game
Volume:55
Issue:1
Pages:90
Commentsstocked in 6 areas; all above the Imperial Dam
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked600
Size10 inch


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