Talk:Flathead catfish
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[edit]It should probably be mentioned that flatheads are often caught in saltwater bay areas. I fish in the gulf of Mexico and have caught several flatheads out of the same holes where I catch saltwater species. These are inlets and bayous but the water is very salty. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.183.6.123 (talk) 14:32, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
- No. See updated article. Anecdotal stories are not Reliable Sources for Wiki. HammerFilmFan (talk) 20:46, 27 June 2013 (UTC)
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Distribution and habitat
[edit]- The lead states, "Ranging from the lower Great Lakes region to northern Mexico, it has been widely introduced and is an invasive species in some areas." The "Distribution and habitat" section states, "The range extends as far north as Canada, as far west as Texas..."
- There appears to be a difference between what is considered an invasive species and what is considered nonnative, such as being intentionally or even non-intentionally stocked. Another term used is "nonindigenous aquatic species". A US Fish and Wildlife Service report documents the introduction and establishment in many areas not listed in the article. These areas include many states west of Texas and some due north. Arizona, California, Colorado (1940: Colorado River basin into California), Idaho (1943 spread into Oregon and Washington), Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
- One source claims the species was introduced as non-native in 18 states. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center lists the species as "introduced to non-native drainages in 34 states."