1,546 observationsLeast Concern
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Ictaluridae ›Genus: Pylodictis
About
The flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), also called by several names including mudcat, or shovelhead cat, is a large species of North American freshwater catfish. It is the only species of the genus Pylodictis. Ranging from the lower Great Lakes region to northern Mexico, they have been widely introduced and are an invasive species in some areas. The closest living relative of the flathead is the widemouth blindcat, Satan eurystomus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Flathead Catfish is Pylodictis olivaris.
- Flathead Catfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Flathead Catfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Flathead Catfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Flathead Catfish belongs to the order Siluriformes.
- Flathead Catfish belongs to the family Ictaluridae.
- Flathead Catfish belongs to the genus Pylodictis.