Flathead catfish, opportunistic predators native to the Mississippi River basin, have the potential to decimate native and recreational fisheries, disrupting ecosystems in rivers where they become ...

Flathead catfish have become a threat to resident species in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. The results of a new study suggest they're outcompeting other predators and reshaping an essential ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Detroit Red Wings fans have their octopi. The Panthers' faithful in Florida had the "rat trick." Nashville? The Predators have catfish, the Southern staple that has become a beloved ...

Flatheads grow fast in this river system, attain large body sizes and can eat a variety of prey. Because adult flatheads have few natural predators, they can exert strong control over the ecosystem.