Specimen Information

Pylodictis olivaris
Pylodictis olivaris
(Flathead Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID293328
GroupFishes
GenusPylodictis
Speciesolivaris
Common NameFlathead Catfish
StateSC
LocalityLake J. Strom Thurmond [Savannah River]
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper Savannah
HUC8 Number03060103
Map
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Collection Year1964
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:25219
Author:South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Date:2012
Title:Flathead Catfish
Publisher:MRRI NOAA CSC
Reference 2
Ref. Number:28844
Author:Bulak, J., J. Crane, L. Leitner, and A.D. Robb.
Date:1998
Title:Statewide Research - Freshwater Fisheries; ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT> F-63; July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998
Publisher:S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Pages:1-B4
CommentsIntroduced in early 1960's (actually 1964)
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordstate
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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