Specimen Information

Pylodictis olivaris
Pylodictis olivaris
(Flathead Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID860724
GroupFishes
GenusPylodictis
Speciesolivaris
Common NameFlathead Catfish
StateSC
CountyMarion
LocalityLittle Pee Dee River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLittle Pee Dee
HUC8 Number03040204
Map
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Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked illegally
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:27546
Author:Allen, J.
Date:2014
Title:Scientists using electro-shock to get catfish species under control.
Publisher:WPDE.com
Comments"DNR biologists are pulling 500 flatheads or more each day out of the Little Pee Dee by using an electro-shock technique"
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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