Flathead Catfish Sampling in the Lower Colorado River with Considerations for Razorback Sucker
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Following introduction to the lower Colorado River, Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) have had deleterious effects on native fishes of the lower Colorado River, most notably, the Razorback Sucker (Xyrauchen texanus). This report is intended to add to the limited knowledge of Flathead Catfish in the Lower Colorado River.

Author(s)
Tiffany Love Chezem
Tiffany Love-Chezem
Fish Biologist
Fish and Aquatic Conservation
Expertise
Non-native Removal,
Endangered Species Monitoring,
Endangered Species Recovery,
Fieldwork Planning and Logistics,
eDNA ,
Colorado River Basin,
Gila River Basin
Area
AZ
CA
Parker,AZ
Ethan Rasset
Publication date
Type of document
Report
Facility
Little Colorado River confluence
Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office
The Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office – or AZFWCO as we are more commonly known – is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program. Established in eastern Arizona in 1956 as a fishery assistance office, AZFWCO has expanded to three stations, located...
Conservation Office
Flagstaff,AZ
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Program
A man is fishing in a boat with three young girls. The kids are excitedly pulling a fish out of the water.
Healthy fisheries and waters are the foundation of America’s outdoor traditions and give us the freedom to fish, boat, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work with states, tribes, and communities to provide a comprehensive approach to freshwater...
Program
Falls Church,VA
Species
Ecosystem
River/stream
Subject tags
Invasive species
Conservation
Non-native
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Southwest