Flat bullhead
📖 Overview
Adults occur in mud-bottomed, sand-bottomed, or rock-bottomed pools of small to large rivers. Also found in lakes, impoundments and ponds . They feed on aquatic insects, small fishes, and snails .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Flat bullhead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flat bullhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Temperate; 38°N - 32°N North America: Atlantic Piedmont and Coastal Plain from Roanoke River drainage in Virginia, USA to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects, small fishes, and snails (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ictalurus platycephalus | Girard | 1859 | Synonym |
| Pimelodus platycephalus | Girard | 1859 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Flat bullhead.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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