FishincSpecies catalog
Flathead catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) belongs to the family Ictaluridae. Habitat: fresh water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Pylodictis olivaris |
|---|---|
| Family | Ictaluridae |
| Habitat | Fresh water |
| Group | Catfish, Predators |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | USA and Canada freshwater |
Identifying features
- Heavy, scaleless catfish with a broad, very flat head and a protruding lower jaw
- Small eyes
- Eight barbels
- Square to slightly notched tail
- Large adipose fin
- Mottled yellow-brown and olive body
- Pale tip on the upper tail lobe
Flathead catfish in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Flachkopfwels |
| French | Poisson-chat à tête plate |
| Finnish | Lättäpiikkimonni |
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