Pylodictis is Greek meaning "mud fish", and olivaris is Latin for "olive-colored". Selected Resources. Food habits of the flathead catfish, Pylodictis olivaris (Rafinesque), in relation to length and season in a large Kansas reservoir. Layher, W., R. Boles. There are also less omega-6 fatty acids in wild catfish and more omega-3 fatty acids. The anal fin of a flathead catfish contains less than 30 rays. Flathead catfish are more prevalent in less salty waters, like the Susquehanna River, and feed mostly on other fish. Catfish Health Benefits Catfish's benefits come from its nutrients. The sting from a madtom feels like a bee sting. Snakeheads and flathead catfish are top level predators and may negatively impact the structure of indigenous and established fish populations. Selected Resources. Bighead carp and silver carp threaten human health as they leap out of the water when startled and may intercept passing boaters. The NRSA Fish Tissue Study measured the levels of chemical contaminants in fish fillet samples to evaluate the potential health impacts for people who consume fish. Flathead catfish, yellow catfish, mud catfish, shovelhead catfish, johnnie cat, goujon, Opelousas catfish, flatbelly catfish, Mississippi catfish ... Impact: Preys on native species (Fofonoff et al. ... Why do blue catfish, flathead catfish, gar, and smallmouth buffalo accumulate higher levels of PCBs and Dioxins than other Lake Livingston and Trinity River fish? Flathead catfish can sell for $.90 to $4.00 per pound for adult fish. Cleaner rivers and a healthier habitat for all fish would contribute to the overall health of flatheads. This is actually a good thing, since most Western diets are already rich in omega-6 fatty acids, and high omega-3 content is actually one of the main health benefits of eating fish. While catfish isn't considered a fatty fish like salmon, it's still a good source of omega fatty acids. Flathead catfish are prized by anglers, and may therefore have positive impacts in terms of ecotourism. 1980. The NRSA Fish Tissue Study measured the levels of chemical contaminants in fish fillet samples to evaluate the potential health impacts for people who consume fish. Like all catfish, the margined madtom has hard spines in its dorsal and pectoral fins. Age, growth, and mortality of introduced flathead catfish in Atlantic rivers and a review of other populations. Growth and size are affected by a lot of things but a clean river is probably the biggest factor. Flathead catfish reach a length of 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 m) and their weight can exceed 100 pounds (45 kg). Sea level rise as a consequence of climate change will worsen these influences. North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 26: 73-87.