Scientific name: Pylodictus olivaris (Rafinesque, 1819)
Common names: Flathead catfish, yellow catfish, mud catfish, shovelhead catfish, johnnie cat, goujon, Opelousas catfish, flatbelly catfish, Mississippi catfish
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Native To: Central U.S.; Mississippi River and tributaries
Date of U.S. Introduction: Stocked to non-native waters beginning in 1950s
Images: Invasive.org and Google
Means of Introduction: Intentionally stocked by anglers
Impact: Preys on native species
Current U.S. Distribution: Western U.S.; Atlantic Coast (Map)
Management Plans: Aquatic Species
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