Flathead Catfish Definition

flăthĕd
noun
A large edible catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) of the central United States and northern Mexico, having a yellowish body with brown markings and a flat head with a protruding lower jaw.
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Synonyms:
  • Pylodictus olivaris
  • mudcat
  • spoonbill catfish
  • shovelnose catfish
  • goujon