Specimen Information

Pylodictis olivaris
Pylodictis olivaris
(Flathead Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID293525
GroupFishes
GenusPylodictis
Speciesolivaris
Common NameFlathead Catfish
StateFL
LocalityApalachicola River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameApalachicola
HUC8 Number03130011
Map
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Collection Year1982
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:25316
Author:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Date:2012
Title:FWC News Releases 4/14/04: Hosford angler lands record flathead.
Publisher:RodnGun.COM NEWS
CommentsFlathead catfish were first discovered in the Apalachicola River.
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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