The flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), also called by several common names including mudcat or shovelhead cat, is a large species of North American freshwater catfish in the family Ictaluridae.

Mud catfish, also commonly referred to as flathead catfish, is one of the most coveted catfish species. They are good to eat and are considered invasive at times because they can cause decline in other …

As the common name suggests, this catfish has a flat head, but other than that, it looks like any other catfish: it has smooth, scaleless skin, whisker-like barbels around the mouth, and long spines on the …

Also known as the yellow or mud catfish, the flathead catfish is a large, smooth-skinned fish with a yellow to purple-brown body and whisker-like barbels around its mouth. It was introduced to the …

Flathead catfish: The flathead, also called the "mud cat" or "yellow cat," lives in Minnesota's large, slow rivers: the Mississippi below the Coon Rapids Dam, the St. Croix below Taylors Falls, and the …

Due to extensive introductions, their current range includes several Atlantic drainage systems from Pennsylvania to Florida, including Maryland.Flathead catfish are established in the non-tidal …

Mud catfish have a few exciting features that set them apart from other fish, including their ability to breathe while submerged in mud and their diet, which consists almost entirely of worms and other …

The flathead catfish is a common and large-growing species and one of the ugliest members of the freshwater catfish clan. It is important for both commercial and recreational fishing and is a good …

Dec 30, 2019 · The Mud catfish has a flatter head than other species but shares many of the same characteristics that these fish are known for. It has barbells, does not have scales, and has long …

Governor Wes Moore is calling on the federal government to declare the expanding population of invasive fish species—including blue catfish, flathead catfish, and snakehead—to be an ongoing …