Specimen Information

Pylodictis olivaris
Pylodictis olivaris
(Flathead Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID293268
GroupFishes
GenusPylodictis
Speciesolivaris
Common NameFlathead Catfish
StateGA
CountyUpson
LocalityFlint River in the vicinity of Potato Creek
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper Flint
HUC8 Number03130005
Map
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Collection Year1950
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked illegally
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:1725
Author:Quinn, S.P.
Date:1988
Title:Stomach contents of flathead catfish in the Flint River, Georgia.
Journal:Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Volume:41
Pages:85-92
Comments"Flathead catfish were introduced into the Flint River by fishermen around 1950..."
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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