Fishing for Flathead catfish

Pylodictis olivaris
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The flathead catfish is a large, predatory freshwater fish known for its broad, flat head and smooth, scaleless skin. It primarily inhabits slow-moving rivers and lakes. Typically, it measures 24-46 inches and weighs 20-60 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of fish and invertebrates. Solitary and nocturnal, it is an ambush predator, often hiding in submerged structures. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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